PlainZIP

Henderson, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72544

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

636
9/sq mi
$44,057
Median income
$193,100
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Henderson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72544 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Henderson, Baxter County, Arkansas, home to just 636 residents across 71.5 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72544 reports a modest median household income of $44,057 (22% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,087. Poverty here runs at 7.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $193,100 (32% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, 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 72544 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72544, Henderson, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

636

Population

71.5

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72544?

52.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
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 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$44,057

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$24,087

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72544 ranks nationally

Henderson, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,057 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

707

Total Housing Units

404

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$193,100

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 72544, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $212,000.

5

Businesses

11

Employees

$212K

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

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ZIP 72544 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 72544 ranks #5 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 72544 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 72544 ranks #5 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
72537 Gamaliel, AR 805 3.9 mi
72538 Gepp, AR 432 5.4 mi
72531 Elizabeth, AR 800 6.4 mi
65609 Bakersfield, MO 778 8.6 mi
72623 Clarkridge, AR 648 8.0 mi
65766 Udall, MO 105 10.0 mi
72515 Bexar, AR 63 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baxter County

72653 standard
Mountain Home, AR
Pop: 28,560
72635 standard
Gassville, AR
Pop: 3,624
72642 standard
Lakeview, AR
Pop: 1,979
72658 standard
Norfork, AR
Pop: 1,685
72626 standard
Cotter, AR
Pop: 1,243
72651 standard
Midway, AR
Pop: 1,206

Related Areas

Baxter County Henderson, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72544 in? ▼
ZIP code 72544 (Henderson) 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 72544? ▼
ZIP code 72544 in Henderson, AR has a population of 636 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72544 is $44,057, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72544? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72544 is $193,100, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72544 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72544? ▼
ZIP code 72544 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72544? ▼
In ZIP code 72544, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 72544? ▼
In ZIP code 72544, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72544 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.