ZIP Code 72564

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Oil Trough · Independence County · Arkansas

Population
546

7/sq mi

Median income
$27,107

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$100,900

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.5%

Median age 45.2

Land area
75.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 72564 in Oil Trough, Arkansas has a population of 546. The median household income is $27,107, which is 64% below the national average. Median home value is $100,900, 64% below the US average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72564 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.8 square miles in Oil Trough, Independence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 546 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 72564 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72564 sits at $27,107 (52% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $48,381. The poverty rate stands at 22.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $100,900 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $475 per month, and 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72564 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Independence County, so you can benchmark 72564 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 72564, Oil Trough, 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

546

Population

75.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72564?

45.2

Median Age

42.4%

Male

57.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$27,107

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$48,381

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

279

Total Housing Units

206

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.0%
Renter 18.0%

$100,900

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$475

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 72564, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $263,000.

4

Businesses

9

Employees

$263K

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 72564 vs 72165 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72165 Thida, AR 111 1.7 mi
72571 Rosie, AR 369 5.3 mi
72553 Magness, AR 69 7.1 mi
72020 Bradford, AR 4,295 8.8 mi
72562 Newark, AR 2,238 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72564 in?
ZIP code 72564 (Oil Trough) 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 72564?
ZIP code 72564 in Oil Trough, AR has a population of 546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72564?
The median household income in ZIP 72564 is $27,107, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72564?
The median home value in ZIP 72564 is $100,900, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72564?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72564 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72564?
ZIP code 72564 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72564?
In ZIP code 72564, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 72564?
In ZIP code 72564, approximately 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72564?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72564 is 22.4% 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 Oil Trough, AR

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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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