PlainZIP

Magness, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72553

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

69
71/sq mi
$36,944
Median income
$142,000
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
71
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72553 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Magness, Independence County, Arkansas, home to just 69 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 71 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72553 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,944 (35% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $17,580. Poverty here runs at 28.6%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $142,000 (3% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is -. To put 72553 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Independence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72553, Magness, 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

69

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

71

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72553?

32.2

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
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 2.7%
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?

$36,944

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$17,580

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72553 ranks nationally

Magness, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,944 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 44.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

48

Total Housing Units

48

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$142,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

1985

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 72553, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $683,000.

3

Businesses

15

Employees

$683K

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 72553 vs 72571 →

ZIP 72553 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 72553 ranks #8 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 72553 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 72553 ranks #5 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
72571 Rosie, AR 369 5.0 mi
72562 Newark, AR 2,238 5.2 mi
72522 Charlotte, AR 405 7.7 mi
72564 Oil Trough, AR 546 7.1 mi
72165 Thida, AR 111 8.7 mi
72579 Sulphur Rock, AR 1,287 9.7 mi
72568 Pleasant Plains, AR 1,662 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Independence County

72501 standard
Batesville, AR
Pop: 25,099
72562 standard
Newark, AR
Pop: 2,238
72568 standard
Pleasant Plains, AR
Pop: 1,662
72534 standard
Floral, AR
Pop: 1,320
72579 standard
Sulphur Rock, AR
Pop: 1,287
72550 standard
Locust Grove, AR
Pop: 985

Related Areas

Independence County Magness, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72553 in? ▼
ZIP code 72553 (Magness) is located in Independence County, Arkansas. Independence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/independence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72553? ▼
ZIP code 72553 in Magness, AR has a population of 69 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72553? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72553 is $36,944, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72553? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72553 is $142,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72553? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72553 is White at 97.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72553? ▼
ZIP code 72553 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72553? ▼
In ZIP code 72553, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72553? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72553 is 28.6% 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.