Searcy, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72143
White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,169
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,344
- Median income Below-median income area
- $181,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Searcy pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72143 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72143 (Searcy, AR) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.1 in 2023 to 210.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72143 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Searcy, White County, Arkansas, with 35,169 residents across 788.5 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72143 reports a modest median household income of $58,344 (3% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,086. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $181,300 (24% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 65.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $904.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 72143 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 72143
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Searcy, AR
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,086
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72143 ranks nationally
Searcy, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,344 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
14,973housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 72143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72143
Searcy (72143)
35,169 residents
- 72102 2,873
Mc Rae (72102)
2,873 residents
- 72082 1,935
Kensett (72082)
1,935 residents
- 72060 666
Griffithville (72060)
666 residents
- 72068 424
Higginson (72068)
424 residents
- 72085 220
Letona (72085)
220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72068
Higginson (72068)
$69,375 median income
- 72102
Mc Rae (72102)
$59,120 median income
- 72143
Searcy (72143)
$58,344 median income
- 72085
Letona (72085)
$38,125 median income
- 72082
Kensett (72082)
$31,638 median income
- 72060 $26,875
Griffithville (72060)
$26,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72143 ranks #3 of 6 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 72143, 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 (35,169 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 72143 in?
ZIP code 72143 (Searcy) 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 72143?
ZIP code 72143 in Searcy, AR has a population of 35,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72143?
The median household income in ZIP 72143 is $58,344, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72143?
The median home value in ZIP 72143 is $181,300, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72143?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72143 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72143?
ZIP code 72143 has 1,031 business establishments employing approximately 19,059 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72143?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72143 are: Retail trade (196), Health care and social assistance (166), Other services (except public administration) (108). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72143?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72143 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72143?
In ZIP code 72143, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 72143?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72143 is 18.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72143?
In ZIP code 72143, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72143?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72143 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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