ZIP Code 72543
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Heber Springs · Cleburne County · Arkansas
- Population
- 12,535
- Median income
- $56,722
- Median home value
- $187,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.3%
- Land area
- 293.6 sq mi
43/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.7
Chicago
ZIP code 72543 in Heber Springs, Arkansas has a population of 12,535. The median household income is $56,722, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $187,800, 32% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72543 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 293.6 square miles in Heber Springs, Cleburne County, Arkansas. The area is home to 12,535 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 72543 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72543 sits at $56,722 (0% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,922. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $187,800 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $849 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72543 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cleburne County, so you can benchmark 72543 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72543.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 72543, Heber Springs, 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
12,535
Population
293.6
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72543?
47.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,722
Median Household Income
+0% vs state
$35,922
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,153
Total Housing Units
5,259
Occupied Units
1,894
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,800
Median Home Value
+29% vs state
$849
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+16.9%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72543 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 158 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 177 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 208 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 207 |
| 2024 | +16.9% | 242 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 381 business establishments in ZIP 72543, employing approximately 4,785 people with a combined annual payroll of $185,970,000.
381
Businesses
4,785
Employees
$186.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 31 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.9% |
| Information | 10 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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