Quitman, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72131
Cleburne County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,631
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,629
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Quitman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72131 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72131 covers 338.0 square miles in Quitman, Cleburne County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,631 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72131 reports a modest median household income of $46,629 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,582. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $161,900 (11% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $738; 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cleburne County, so 72131 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Quitman, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72131.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 5
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72131, Quitman, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,631
Population
338.0
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72131?
49.8
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,629
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$23,582
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72131 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Quitman, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,629 31st percentile higher than 31% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,356housing units
2,356
Total Housing Units
1,811
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,900
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 72131, employing approximately 438 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,231,000.
76
Businesses
438
Employees
$19.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72131 vs 72061 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72061 | Guy, AR | 250 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72131, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,631 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72131 in?
ZIP code 72131 (Quitman) is located in Cleburne County, Arkansas. Cleburne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleburne-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72131?
ZIP code 72131 in Quitman, AR has a population of 4,631 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72131?
The median household income in ZIP 72131 is $46,629, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72131?
The median home value in ZIP 72131 is $161,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72131?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72131 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72131?
ZIP code 72131 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72131?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72131 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72131?
In ZIP code 72131, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72131?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72131 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72131?
In ZIP code 72131, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72131?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72131 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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