PlainZIP

Stuttgart, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72160

Arkansas County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,736
12/sq mi
$50,403
Median income
$153,500
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stuttgart pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72160 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72160 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stuttgart, Arkansas County, Arkansas, home to 10,736 residents across 872.8 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72160 reports a modest median household income of $50,403 (11% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,869. Local economic indicators show a 22.0% poverty rate alongside 9.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $153,500 (5% above the state average), median rent at $849 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Arkansas County, letting you compare 72160 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 72160

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stuttgart, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72160.

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 72160, Stuttgart, 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

10,736

Population

872.8

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72160?

38.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 57.3%
African American 37.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$50,403

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$28,869

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72160 ranks nationally

Stuttgart, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,403 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,849

Total Housing Units

3,819

Occupied Units

1,030

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.6%
Renter 44.4%

$153,500

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$849

Median Rent

1979

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

+18.9%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72160 have increased 18.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 148
2021 +5.1% 156
2022 +8.0% 168
2023 +3.5% 174
2024 +18.9% 207

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 328 business establishments in ZIP 72160, employing approximately 7,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,461,000.

328

Businesses

7,451

Employees

$341.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 65 19.8%
Health care and social assistance 35 10.7%
Accommodation and food services 31 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 27 8.2%
Construction 25 7.6%
Wholesale trade 23 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 22 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 6.1%
Finance and insurance 19 5.8%
Manufacturing 15 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.7%
Information 9 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.7%
Utilities 5 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.9%

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 72160 vs 72003 →

ZIP 72160 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 72160 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 72160 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 72160 ranks #2 of 3 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
72003 Almyra, AR 746 8.1 mi
72073 Humphrey, AR 1,139 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arkansas County

72042 standard
De Witt, AR
Pop: 5,161
72073 standard
Humphrey, AR
Pop: 1,139
72055 standard
Gillett, AR
Pop: 849
72003 standard
Almyra, AR
Pop: 746
72026 standard
Casscoe, AR
Pop: 393
72140 standard
Saint Charles, AR
Pop: 305

Related Areas

Arkansas County Stuttgart, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72160 in? ▼
ZIP code 72160 (Stuttgart) is located in Arkansas County, Arkansas. Arkansas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arkansas-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72160? ▼
ZIP code 72160 in Stuttgart, AR has a population of 10,736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72160? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72160 is $50,403, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72160? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72160 is $153,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72160? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72160 is White at 57.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72160? ▼
ZIP code 72160 has 328 business establishments employing approximately 7,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72160? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72160 are: Retail trade (65), Health care and social assistance (35), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72160? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72160 increased by 18.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 72160? ▼
In ZIP code 72160, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 72160? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72160 is 17.8 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 72160? ▼
In ZIP code 72160, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72160? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72160 is 22.0% 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.