ZIP Code 72544

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Henderson · Baxter County · Arkansas

Population
636

9/sq mi

Median income
$44,057

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$193,100

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.5%

Median age 52.1

Land area
71.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 72544 in Henderson, Arkansas has a population of 636. The median household income is $44,057, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $193,100, 31% below the US average. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72544 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 71.5 square miles in Henderson, Baxter County, Arkansas. The area is home to 636 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 72544 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72544 sits at $44,057 (22% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,087. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $193,100 (32% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72544 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 72544, Henderson, 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

636

Population

71.5

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72544 vs 72537 →

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Henderson, 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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