Calico Rock, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72519
Izard County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,150
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,438
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calico Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72519 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72519 covers 384.1 square miles in Calico Rock, Izard County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,150 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72519 reports a modest median household income of $48,438 (14% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,147. The poverty rate is 23.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $125,900 (14% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $392; 80.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Izard County, so 72519 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 72519
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calico Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72519.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
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 72519, Calico Rock, 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
3,150
Population
384.1
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72519?
47.1
Median Age
64.3%
Male
35.7%
Female
2.6%
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?
$48,438
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$19,147
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72519 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Calico Rock, 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)
$48,438 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
1,244housing units
1,244
Total Housing Units
955
Occupied Units
289
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,900
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$392
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 72519, employing approximately 512 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,387,000.
50
Businesses
512
Employees
$18.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 26.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 18.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.0% |
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 72519 vs 72528 →
ZIP 72519 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72519
Calico Rock (72519)
3,150 residents
- 72658
Norfork (72658)
1,685 residents
- 72566 624
Pineville (72566)
624 residents
- 72533 416
Fifty Six (72533)
416 residents
- 72528 65
Dolph (72528)
65 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72519 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72519 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72566
Pineville (72566)
$59,609 median income
- 72533
Fifty Six (72533)
$51,583 median income
- 72519
Calico Rock (72519)
$48,438 median income
- 72658
Norfork (72658)
$36,094 median income
- 72528
Dolph (72528)
$25,559 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72519 ranks #3 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 72519, 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 (3,150 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 72519 in?
ZIP code 72519 (Calico Rock) 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 72519?
ZIP code 72519 in Calico Rock, AR has a population of 3,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72519?
The median household income in ZIP 72519 is $48,438, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72519?
The median home value in ZIP 72519 is $125,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72519?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72519 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72519?
ZIP code 72519 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 512 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72519?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72519 are: Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (9), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72519?
In ZIP code 72519, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72519?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72519 is 27.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72519?
In ZIP code 72519, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72519?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72519 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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