ZIP Code 72519
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Calico Rock · Izard County · Arkansas
- Population
- 3,150
- Median income
- $48,438
- Median home value
- $125,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.5%
- Land area
- 384.1 sq mi
8/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.1
Chicago
ZIP code 72519 in Calico Rock, Arkansas has a population of 3,150. The median household income is $48,438, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $125,900, 55% below the US average. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72519 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 384.1 square miles in Calico Rock, Izard County, Arkansas. The area is home to 3,150 residents, producing a population density of 8 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72519 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72519 sits at $48,438 (14% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,147. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $125,900 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $392 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72519 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Izard County, so you can benchmark 72519 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72519
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$19,147
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Official Data Resources for Calico Rock, AR
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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