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 Moderate-density area
- $36,473
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,004. The poverty rate is 26.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $92,400 (37% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $661; owner occupancy is 65.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 72433 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 72433
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hoxie, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72433.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72433?
41.5
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$36,473
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$25,004
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72433 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hoxie, 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)
$36,473 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,380housing units
1,380
Total Housing Units
1,239
Occupied Units
141
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72476
Walnut Ridge (72476)
7,155 residents
- 72433
Hoxie (72433)
3,067 residents
- 72415 1,346
Black Rock (72415)
1,346 residents
- 72458 755
Powhatan (72458)
755 residents
- 72410 498
Alicia (72410)
498 residents
- 72457 132
Portia (72457)
132 residents
- 72445 91
Minturn (72445)
91 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72433 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72433 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72458
Powhatan (72458)
$63,636 median income
- 72415
Black Rock (72415)
$53,750 median income
- 72410
Alicia (72410)
$53,350 median income
- 72476
Walnut Ridge (72476)
$42,181 median income
- 72433
Hoxie (72433)
$36,473 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72433, 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 (3,067 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 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.
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