ZIP Code 72429

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Fisher · Poinsett County · Arkansas

Population
427

2/sq mi

Median income
$36,000

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$76,200

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.1%

Median age 53.2

Land area
203.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 72429 in Fisher, Arkansas has a population of 427. The median household income is $36,000, which is 53% below the national average. Median home value is $76,200, 73% below the US average. 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72429 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 203.3 square miles in Fisher, Poinsett County, Arkansas. The area is home to 427 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 72429 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72429 sits at $36,000 (36% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,690. The poverty rate stands at 23.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $76,200 (48% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72429 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Poinsett County, so you can benchmark 72429 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 72429, Fisher, 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

427

Population

203.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72429?

53.2

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$36,000

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$27,690

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

158

Total Housing Units

124

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$76,200

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72429 vs 72479 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72479 Weiner, AR 1,489 9.9 mi
72347 Hickory Ridge, AR 711 8.4 mi
72005 Amagon, AR 248 8.6 mi
72324 Cherry Valley, AR 1,978 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72429 in?
ZIP code 72429 (Fisher) is located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Poinsett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/poinsett-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72429?
ZIP code 72429 in Fisher, AR has a population of 427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72429?
The median household income in ZIP 72429 is $36,000, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72429?
The median home value in ZIP 72429 is $76,200, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72429?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72429 is White at 98.4%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72429?
In ZIP code 72429, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 72429?
In ZIP code 72429, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72429?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72429 is 23.9% 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 Fisher, 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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