Hughes, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72348
St. Francis County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,594
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,464
- Median income Near-median income area
- $130,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hughes pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72348 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72348 covers 425.2 square miles in Hughes, St. Francis County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,594 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72348 reports a modest median household income of $64,464 (14% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,197. The poverty rate is 23.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $130,300 (11% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $479; 72.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Francis County, so 72348 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 72348
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hughes, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72348.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 72348, Hughes, 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
2,594
Population
425.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72348?
54.3
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
0.7%
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?
$64,464
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$34,197
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72348 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hughes, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$64,464 Top 27% higher than 73% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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
1,321housing units
1,321
Total Housing Units
934
Occupied Units
387
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$479
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 72348, employing approximately 97 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,876,000.
26
Businesses
97
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 26.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 11.5% |
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 72348 vs 72346 →
ZIP 72348 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38664
Robinsonville (38664)
3,279 residents
- 72348
Hughes (72348)
2,594 residents
- 72376
Proctor (72376)
1,977 residents
- 72320
Brickeys (72320)
1,847 residents
- 72346 697
Heth (72346)
697 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72348 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72348 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72346
Heth (72346)
$65,673 median income
- 72348
Hughes (72348)
$64,464 median income
- 72376
Proctor (72376)
$50,347 median income
- 38664
Robinsonville (38664)
$40,791 median income
- 72320
Brickeys (72320)
$32,679 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72348 ranks #2 of 5 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 72348, 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 (2,594 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 72348 in?
ZIP code 72348 (Hughes) is located in St. Francis County, Arkansas. St. Francis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-francis-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72348?
ZIP code 72348 in Hughes, AR has a population of 2,594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72348?
The median household income in ZIP 72348 is $64,464, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72348?
The median home value in ZIP 72348 is $130,300, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72348?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72348 is White at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72348?
ZIP code 72348 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 97 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72348?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72348 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (3), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72348?
In ZIP code 72348, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% 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 72348?
In ZIP code 72348, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72348?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72348 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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