PlainZIP

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
$48,438
Median income
$125,900
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,147. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. Median home value sits at $125,900 (14% below the state average), median rent at $392 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.0%.

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. To put 72519 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Izard County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72519?

47.1

Median Age

64.3%

Male

35.7%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

How ZIP 72519 ranks nationally

Calico Rock, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,438 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

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

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72519 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72519 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72528 Dolph, AR 65 7.9 mi
72658 Norfork, AR 1,685 8.1 mi
72566 Pineville, AR 624 9.0 mi
72533 Fifty Six, AR 416 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Izard County

72556 standard
Melbourne, AR
Pop: 3,375
72512 standard
Horseshoe Bend, AR
Pop: 2,234
72565 standard
Oxford, AR
Pop: 999
72561 standard
Mount Pleasant, AR
Pop: 981
72577 standard
Sidney, AR
Pop: 700
72566 standard
Pineville, AR
Pop: 624

Related Areas

Izard County Calico Rock, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.