PlainZIP

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
$58,344
Median income
$181,300
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 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.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72143, plus 6 more within White County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 72143?

35.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 7.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

Owner 65.0%
Renter 35.0%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72143 vs 72149 →

ZIP 72143 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72143 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72143 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72149 Searcy, AR 0 1.5 mi
72068 Higginson, AR 424 3.0 mi
72082 Kensett, AR 1,935 3.5 mi
72102 Mc Rae, AR 2,873 8.0 mi
72085 Letona, AR 220 10.7 mi
72060 Griffithville, AR 666 12.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

72012 standard
Beebe, AR
Pop: 11,986
72081 standard
Judsonia, AR
Pop: 7,798
72010 standard
Bald Knob, AR
Pop: 6,577
72020 standard
Bradford, AR
Pop: 4,295
72102 standard
Mc Rae, AR
Pop: 2,873
72121 standard
Pangburn, AR
Pop: 2,704

Related Areas

White County Searcy, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.