Elizabeth, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72531

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

800
5/sq mi
$66,397
Median income
$148,800
Median home value
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elizabeth pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72531 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72531 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.1 square miles in Elizabeth, Fulton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 800 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 72531 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72531 sits at $66,397 (17% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,826. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $148,800 (2% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72531 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 72531 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 72531, Elizabeth, 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

800

Population

148.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72531?

52.3

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
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 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$66,397

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$27,826

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72531 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,397 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

768

Total Housing Units

348

Occupied Units

420

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$148,800

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 72531, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $369,000.

8

Businesses

9

Employees

$369K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 37.5%

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 72531 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 72531 ranks #2 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 72531 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 72531 ranks the highest 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
72528 Dolph, AR 65 6.4 mi
72544 Henderson, AR 636 6.4 mi
72515 Bexar, AR 63 5.9 mi
72538 Gepp, AR 432 8.7 mi
72566 Pineville, AR 624 8.1 mi
72537 Gamaliel, AR 805 10.2 mi
72585 Wideman, AR 216 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72531 in?
ZIP code 72531 (Elizabeth) is located in Fulton County, Arkansas. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72531?
ZIP code 72531 in Elizabeth, AR has a population of 800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72531?
The median household income in ZIP 72531 is $66,397, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72531?
The median home value in ZIP 72531 is $148,800, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72531 is White at 98.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72531?
ZIP code 72531 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72531?
In ZIP code 72531, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 72531?
In ZIP code 72531, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72531 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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