ZIP Code 72175

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Wabbaseka · Jefferson County · Arkansas

Population
354

3/sq mi

Median income
$38,167

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$61,700

▼ 78% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.7%

Median age 38

Land area
118.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 72175 in Wabbaseka, Arkansas has a population of 354. The median household income is $38,167, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $61,700, 78% below the US average. 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72175 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.0 square miles in Wabbaseka, Jefferson County, Arkansas. The area is home to 354 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72175 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72175 sits at $38,167 (33% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $17,248. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $61,700 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $1,104 per month, and 65.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72175 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 72175 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 →

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 72175, Wabbaseka, 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

354

Population

118.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72175?

38.0

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 7.1%
African American 90.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$38,167

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$17,248

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 82.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

164

Total Housing Units

102

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

3.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$61,700

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$1,104

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72004 Altheimer, AR 1,311 4.3 mi
72073 Humphrey, AR 1,139 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72175 in?
ZIP code 72175 (Wabbaseka) is located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72175?
ZIP code 72175 in Wabbaseka, AR has a population of 354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72175?
The median household income in ZIP 72175 is $38,167, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72175?
The median home value in ZIP 72175 is $61,700, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72175?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72175 is African American at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72175?
In ZIP code 72175, 82.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 72175?
In ZIP code 72175, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72175?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72175 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wabbaseka, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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