Gamaliel, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72537

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

805
11/sq mi
$40,441
Median income
$122,900
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72537 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72537 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 73.9 square miles in Gamaliel, Baxter County, Arkansas. The area is home to 805 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 72537 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72537 sits at $40,441 (29% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,010. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $122,900 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $695 per month, and 76.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72537 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baxter County, so you can benchmark 72537 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 72537, Gamaliel, 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

805

Population

73.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72537?

61.8

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
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 0.9%
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?

$40,441

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$33,010

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72537 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,441 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

607

Total Housing Units

328

Occupied Units

279

Vacant Units

1.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$122,900

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$695

Median Rent

1993

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 72537, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $407,000.

8

Businesses

13

Employees

$407K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 72537 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 72537 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 72537 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 72537 ranks #6 of 7 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
72544 Henderson, AR 636 3.9 mi
72623 Clarkridge, AR 648 4.7 mi
65766 Udall, MO 105 6.4 mi
72538 Gepp, AR 432 7.3 mi
65609 Bakersfield, MO 778 6.8 mi
72531 Elizabeth, AR 800 10.2 mi
65626 Caulfield, MO 1,637 11.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72537 in?
ZIP code 72537 (Gamaliel) is located in Baxter County, Arkansas. Baxter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baxter-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72537?
ZIP code 72537 in Gamaliel, AR has a population of 805 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72537?
The median household income in ZIP 72537 is $40,441, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72537?
The median home value in ZIP 72537 is $122,900, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72537 is White at 99.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72537?
ZIP code 72537 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72537?
In ZIP code 72537, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 72537?
In ZIP code 72537, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72537 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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