Ash Flat, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72513
Sharp County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,856
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $40,055
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ash Flat pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72513 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72513 covers 244.1 square miles in Ash Flat, Sharp County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,856 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72513 reports a modest median household income of $40,055 (29% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,653. The poverty rate is 26.2%, 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 $98,100 (33% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $675; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sharp County, so 72513 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 72513
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ash Flat, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72513.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 72513, Ash Flat, 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
2,856
Population
244.1
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72513?
50.2
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.9%
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?
$40,055
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$20,653
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72513 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Ash Flat, 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)
$40,055 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
1,207housing units
1,207
Total Housing Units
1,033
Occupied Units
174
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$675
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 72513, employing approximately 1,225 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,233,000.
103
Businesses
1,225
Employees
$46.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 27 | 26.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 6 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.9% |
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 72513 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72529
Cherokee Village (72529)
4,726 residents
- 72513
Ash Flat (72513)
2,856 residents
- 72512
Horseshoe Bend (72512)
2,234 residents
- 72532 1,712
Evening Shade (72532)
1,712 residents
- 72536 429
Franklin (72536)
429 residents
- 72539 253
Glencoe (72539)
253 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72513 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72513 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
- 72532
Evening Shade (72532)
$38,750 median income
- 72529
Cherokee Village (72529)
$37,355 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72513 ranks #4 of 6 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 72513, 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 (2,856 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 72513 in?
ZIP code 72513 (Ash Flat) is located in Sharp County, Arkansas. Sharp County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sharp-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72513?
ZIP code 72513 in Ash Flat, AR has a population of 2,856 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72513?
The median household income in ZIP 72513 is $40,055, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72513?
The median home value in ZIP 72513 is $98,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72513?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72513 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72513?
ZIP code 72513 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,225 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72513?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72513 are: Retail trade (27), Health care and social assistance (19), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72513?
In ZIP code 72513, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 72513?
In ZIP code 72513, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72513?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72513 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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