PlainZIP

Wabbaseka, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72175

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

354
3/sq mi
$38,167
Median income
$61,700
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wabbaseka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72175 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72175 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wabbaseka, Jefferson County, Arkansas, home to just 354 residents across 118.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72175 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,167 (33% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $17,248. Poverty here runs at 7.8%, with unemployment measured at 11.0%. The typical home here is valued at $61,700 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,104 monthly, and 65.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is -. To put 72175 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 72175, Wabbaseka, 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

354

Population

118.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 72175 ranks nationally

Wabbaseka, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,167 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72175 vs 72004 →

ZIP 72175 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 72175 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72175 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 72175 ranks #3 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
72004 Altheimer, AR 1,311 4.3 mi
72073 Humphrey, AR 1,139 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

71603 standard
Pine Bluff, AR
Pop: 34,343
71602 standard
White Hall, AR
Pop: 17,982
71601 standard
Pine Bluff, AR
Pop: 17,327
72132 standard
Redfield, AR
Pop: 3,242
72168 standard
Tucker, AR
Pop: 1,834
72004 standard
Altheimer, AR
Pop: 1,311

Related Areas

Jefferson County Wabbaseka, AR Arkansas

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.

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