Concord, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72523

Cleburne County, Arkansas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,091
11/sq mi
$57,206
Median income
$106,700
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Concord pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
99%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72523 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72523 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.9 square miles in Concord, Cleburne County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,091 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 72523 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72523 sits at $57,206 (1% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,388. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $106,700 (27% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72523 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cleburne County, so you can benchmark 72523 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 72523, Concord, 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

1,091

Population

102.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72523?

48.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
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?

$57,206

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$25,388

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72523 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,206 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 41.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

424

Total Housing Units

376

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.7%
Renter 1.3%

$106,700

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 72523, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,051,000.

6

Businesses

31

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 50.0%

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 72523 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 72523 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72523 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 72523 ranks #4 of 6 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
72550 Locust Grove, AR 985 5.3 mi
72530 Drasco, AR 1,987 7.0 mi
72534 Floral, AR 1,320 6.7 mi
72179 Wilburn, AR 450 9.8 mi
72546 Ida, AR 181 7.6 mi
72555 Marcella, AR 182 9.5 mi
72581 Tumbling Shoals, AR 1,030 10.5 mi
72527 Desha, AR 583 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72523 in?
ZIP code 72523 (Concord) is located in Cleburne County, Arkansas. Cleburne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleburne-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72523?
ZIP code 72523 in Concord, AR has a population of 1,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72523?
The median household income in ZIP 72523 is $57,206, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72523?
The median home value in ZIP 72523 is $106,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72523 is White at 94.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72523?
ZIP code 72523 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72523?
In ZIP code 72523, 41.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 72523?
In ZIP code 72523, approximately 98.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72523 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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