ZIP Code 72143
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Searcy · White County · Arkansas
- Population
- 35,169
- Median income
- $58,344
- Median home value
- $181,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.7%
- Land area
- 788.5 sq mi
45/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.3
Chicago
ZIP code 72143 in Searcy, Arkansas has a population of 35,169. The median household income is $58,344, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $181,300, 35% below the US average. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72143 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 788.5 square miles in Searcy, White County, Arkansas. The area is home to 35,169 residents, producing a population density of 45 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72143 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72143 sits at $58,344 (3% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,086. The poverty rate stands at 17.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $181,300 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $904 per month, and 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72143 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing White County, so you can benchmark 72143 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72143.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
196 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
166 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 establishments
- Construction 76
Construction
76 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72143, Searcy, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,169
Population
788.5
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72143?
35.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.7%
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?
$58,344
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$30,086
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
14,973
Total Housing Units
13,263
Occupied Units
1,710
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,300
Median Home Value
+24% vs state
$904
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72143 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 145 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 158 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 180 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 198 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,031 business establishments in ZIP 72143, employing approximately 19,059 people with a combined annual payroll of $810,801,000.
1,031
Businesses
19,059
Employees
$810.8M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 196 | 19.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 166 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 76 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 73 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 53 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 3.4% |
| Information | 15 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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