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Oxford, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72565

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

999
10/sq mi
$53,333
Median income
$89,700
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72565 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oxford, Izard County, Arkansas, home to just 999 residents across 98.9 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72565 reports a modest median household income of $53,333 (6% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $21,539. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.9%. The typical home here is valued at $89,700 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 78.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Izard County, letting you compare 72565 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 72565, Oxford, 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

999

Population

98.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72565?

39.5

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$53,333

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$21,539

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72565 ranks nationally

Oxford, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,333 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

540

Total Housing Units

466

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$89,700

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

1992

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 72565, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,472,000.

5

Businesses

65

Employees

$2.5M

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 72565 vs 72587 →

ZIP 72565 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 72565 ranks #2 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 72565 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 72565 ranks #2 of 5 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
72587 Wiseman, AR 134 5.2 mi
72585 Wideman, AR 216 5.9 mi
72584 Violet Hill, AR 568 6.4 mi
72517 Brockwell, AR 487 6.8 mi
72576 Salem, AR 3,868 10.0 mi
72515 Bexar, AR 63 9.2 mi
72536 Franklin, AR 429 9.3 mi
72573 Sage, AR 278 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Izard County

72556 standard
Melbourne, AR
Pop: 3,375
72519 standard
Calico Rock, AR
Pop: 3,150
72512 standard
Horseshoe Bend, AR
Pop: 2,234
72561 standard
Mount Pleasant, AR
Pop: 981
72577 standard
Sidney, AR
Pop: 700
72566 standard
Pineville, AR
Pop: 624

Related Areas

Izard County Oxford, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72565 in? ▼
ZIP code 72565 (Oxford) is located in Izard County, Arkansas. Izard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/izard-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72565? ▼
ZIP code 72565 in Oxford, AR has a population of 999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72565? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72565 is $53,333, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72565? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72565 is $89,700, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72565? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72565 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72565? ▼
ZIP code 72565 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72565? ▼
In ZIP code 72565, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 72565? ▼
In ZIP code 72565, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72565? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72565 is 20.3% 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.