Horseshoe Bend, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72512
Izard County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,234
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,449
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Horseshoe Bend pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72512 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72512 (Horseshoe Bend, AR) fell -9.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72512 covers 56.7 square miles in Horseshoe Bend, Izard County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,234 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72512 reports a modest median household income of $46,449 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,043. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. Median home value is $130,100 (11% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $748; 76.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Izard County, so 72512 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 72512
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Horseshoe Bend, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72512.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 72512, Horseshoe Bend, 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
2,234
Population
56.7
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72512?
53.9
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
1.4%
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?
$46,449
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,043
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72512 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Horseshoe Bend, 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)
$46,449 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
1,267housing units
1,267
Total Housing Units
1,027
Occupied Units
240
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,100
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$748
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 72512, employing approximately 187 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,845,000.
36
Businesses
187
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 13.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 72512 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72576
Salem (72576)
3,868 residents
- 72513
Ash Flat (72513)
2,856 residents
- 72512
Horseshoe Bend (72512)
2,234 residents
- 72532
Evening Shade (72532)
1,712 residents
- 72584 568
Violet Hill (72584)
568 residents
- 72536 429
Franklin (72536)
429 residents
- 72573 278
Sage (72573)
278 residents
- 72539 253
Glencoe (72539)
253 residents
- 72587 134
Wiseman (72587)
134 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72512 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72512 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72539
Glencoe (72539)
$85,625 median income
- 72536
Franklin (72536)
$60,714 median income
- 72512
Horseshoe Bend (72512)
$46,449 median income
- 72513
Ash Flat (72513)
$40,055 median income
- 72576
Salem (72576)
$39,812 median income
- 72532
Evening Shade (72532)
$38,750 median income
- 72584 $33,326
Violet Hill (72584)
$33,326 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72512 ranks #3 of 7 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 72512, 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 (2,234 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 72512 in?
ZIP code 72512 (Horseshoe Bend) is located in Izard County, Arkansas. Izard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/izard-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72512?
ZIP code 72512 in Horseshoe Bend, AR has a population of 2,234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72512?
The median household income in ZIP 72512 is $46,449, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72512?
The median home value in ZIP 72512 is $130,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72512?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72512 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72512?
ZIP code 72512 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 187 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72512?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72512 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (5), Finance and insurance (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72512?
In ZIP code 72512, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 72512?
In ZIP code 72512, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72512?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72512 is 24.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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