ZIP Code 72522

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Charlotte · Independence County · Arkansas

Population
405

27/sq mi

Median income
$36,591

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$26,700

▼ 90% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 48.2

Land area
15.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 72522 in Charlotte, Arkansas has a population of 405. The median household income is $36,591, which is 52% below the national average. Median home value is $26,700, 90% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 72522 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.2 square miles in Charlotte, Independence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 405 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 72522 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72522 sits at $36,591 (35% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $18,499. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 16.5%. On housing, the median home value is $26,700 (82% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 62.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72522 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Independence County, so you can benchmark 72522 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 →

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 72522, Charlotte, 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

405

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72522?

48.2

Median Age

66.5%

Male

33.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$36,591

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$18,499

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 31.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

88

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.5%
Renter 37.5%

$26,700

Median Home Value

-82% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72522 vs 72579 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72579 Sulphur Rock, AR 1,287 2.3 mi
72553 Magness, AR 69 7.7 mi
72562 Newark, AR 2,238 6.8 mi
72521 Cave City, AR 4,814 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72522 in?
ZIP code 72522 (Charlotte) is located in Independence County, Arkansas. Independence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/independence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72522?
ZIP code 72522 in Charlotte, AR has a population of 405 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72522?
The median household income in ZIP 72522 is $36,591, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72522?
The median home value in ZIP 72522 is $26,700, which is 90% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72522 is White at 100.0%.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72522?
In ZIP code 72522, approximately 62.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72522 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Charlotte, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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