PlainZIP

Hoxie, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72433

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

3,067
21/sq mi
$36,473
Median income
$92,400
Median home value
6.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72433 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72433 covers 144.7 square miles in Hoxie, Lawrence County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,067 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72433 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,473 (36% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,004. Local economic indicators show a 26.1% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $92,400 for a typical home value (37% below the state average), with rent averaging $661 a month; 65.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 72433 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 72433

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoxie, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72433.

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 72433, Hoxie, 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

3,067

Population

144.7

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72433?

41.5

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$36,473

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$25,004

Per Capita Income

26.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72433 ranks nationally

Hoxie, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,473 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,380

Total Housing Units

1,239

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.2%
Renter 34.8%

$92,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$661

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 72433, employing approximately 348 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,639,000.

40

Businesses

348

Employees

$15.6M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 17.5%
Construction 5 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.5%
Wholesale trade 4 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.5%

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 72433 vs 72445 →

ZIP 72433 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 72433 ranks #2 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 72433 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 72433 ranks #5 of 5 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
72445 Minturn, AR 91 3.4 mi
72457 Portia, AR 132 4.7 mi
72410 Alicia, AR 498 6.7 mi
72476 Walnut Ridge, AR 7,155 7.5 mi
72458 Powhatan, AR 755 7.0 mi
72415 Black Rock, AR 1,346 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

72476 standard
Walnut Ridge, AR
Pop: 7,155
72434 standard
Imboden, AR
Pop: 2,108
72466 standard
Smithville, AR
Pop: 1,481
72415 standard
Black Rock, AR
Pop: 1,346
72459 standard
Ravenden, AR
Pop: 1,329
72469 standard
Strawberry, AR
Pop: 1,124

Related Areas

Lawrence County Hoxie, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72433 in? ▼
ZIP code 72433 (Hoxie) is located in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72433? ▼
ZIP code 72433 in Hoxie, AR has a population of 3,067 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72433? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72433 is $36,473, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72433? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72433 is $92,400, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72433? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72433 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72433? ▼
ZIP code 72433 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72433? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72433 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72433? ▼
In ZIP code 72433, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.7% 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 72433? ▼
In ZIP code 72433, approximately 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72433? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72433 is 26.1% 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.