Rose Bud, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72137
White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,555
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,612
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rose Bud pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72137 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72137 covers 176.2 square miles in Rose Bud, White County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,555 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72137 reports a modest median household income of $52,612 (7% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,447. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,800 (13% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $861; 85.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 72137 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 72137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rose Bud, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72137.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 72137, Rose Bud, 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
2,555
Population
176.2
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72137?
43.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
2.6%
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?
$52,612
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$26,447
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72137 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Rose Bud, 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)
$52,612 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
985housing units
985
Total Housing Units
913
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,800
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$861
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 40 business establishments in ZIP 72137, employing approximately 200 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,106,000.
40
Businesses
200
Employees
$7.1M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 27.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.5% |
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 72137 vs 72136 →
ZIP 72137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72543
Heber Springs (72543)
12,535 residents
- 72137 2,555
Rose Bud (72137)
2,555 residents
- 72136 1,772
Romance (72136)
1,772 residents
- 72111 1,362
Mount Vernon (72111)
1,362 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72137 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72136
Romance (72136)
$78,328 median income
- 72543
Heber Springs (72543)
$56,722 median income
- 72137
Rose Bud (72137)
$52,612 median income
- 72111
Mount Vernon (72111)
$52,059 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72137 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72137, 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 (2,555 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in White County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72137 in?
ZIP code 72137 (Rose Bud) is located in White County, Arkansas. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72137?
ZIP code 72137 in Rose Bud, AR has a population of 2,555 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72137?
The median household income in ZIP 72137 is $52,612, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72137?
The median home value in ZIP 72137 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72137 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72137?
ZIP code 72137 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72137 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72137?
In ZIP code 72137, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72137?
In ZIP code 72137, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72137 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 72137's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 72137 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Rose Bud, AR ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.