ZIP Code 72533

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Fifty Six · Stone County · Arkansas

Population
416

4/sq mi

Median income
$51,583

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$185,100

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.7%

Median age 49

Land area
112.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 72533 in Fifty Six, Arkansas has a population of 416. The median household income is $51,583, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $185,100, 33% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72533 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.4 square miles in Fifty Six, Stone County, Arkansas. The area is home to 416 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 72533 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72533 sits at $51,583 (9% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $23,494. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $185,100 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72533 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stone County, so you can benchmark 72533 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 72533, Fifty Six, 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

416

Population

112.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72533?

49.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$51,583

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$23,494

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

152

Total Housing Units

120

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$185,100

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72533, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $244,000.

3

Businesses

16

Employees

$244K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72533 vs 72663 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72663 Onia, AR 361 5.0 mi
72617 Big Flat, AR 198 7.2 mi
72680 Timbo, AR 807 7.4 mi
72519 Calico Rock, AR 3,150 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72533 in?
ZIP code 72533 (Fifty Six) is located in Stone County, Arkansas. Stone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stone-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72533?
ZIP code 72533 in Fifty Six, AR has a population of 416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72533?
The median household income in ZIP 72533 is $51,583, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72533?
The median home value in ZIP 72533 is $185,100, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72533?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72533 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72533?
ZIP code 72533 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72533?
In ZIP code 72533, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 72533?
In ZIP code 72533, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72533?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72533 is 26.3% 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 Fifty Six, 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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