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Salem, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72576

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

3,868
9/sq mi
$39,812
Median income
$110,600
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72576 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72576 covers 415.9 square miles in Salem, Fulton County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,868 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72576 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,812 (30% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $22,892. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.2%. Housing costs here run $110,600 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $628 a month; 71.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fulton County, so you can benchmark 72576 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72576

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72576.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72576, Salem, 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

3,868

Population

415.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72576?

47.8

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$39,812

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$22,892

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72576 ranks nationally

Salem, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,812 5th percentile higher than 5% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,981

Total Housing Units

1,585

Occupied Units

396

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$110,600

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$628

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 86 business establishments in ZIP 72576, employing approximately 947 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,487,000.

86

Businesses

947

Employees

$34.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 19 22.1%
Retail trade 15 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 11 12.8%
Manufacturing 6 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 6 7.0%
Information 5 5.8%
Finance and insurance 5 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.8%
Construction 4 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.5%

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 72576 vs 72578 →

ZIP 72576 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 72576 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72576 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 72576 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
72578 Sturkie, AR 212 7.4 mi
72539 Glencoe, AR 253 7.7 mi
72587 Wiseman, AR 134 8.9 mi
72520 Camp, AR 309 7.5 mi
72583 Viola, AR 1,679 8.8 mi
72565 Oxford, AR 999 10.0 mi
72512 Horseshoe Bend, AR 2,234 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

72554 standard
Mammoth Spring, AR
Pop: 2,923
72583 standard
Viola, AR
Pop: 1,679
72531 standard
Elizabeth, AR
Pop: 800
72538 standard
Gepp, AR
Pop: 432
72520 standard
Camp, AR
Pop: 309
72539 standard
Glencoe, AR
Pop: 253

Related Areas

Fulton County Salem, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72576 in? ▼
ZIP code 72576 (Salem) is located in Fulton County, Arkansas. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72576? ▼
ZIP code 72576 in Salem, AR has a population of 3,868 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72576? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72576 is $39,812, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72576? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72576 is $110,600, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72576? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72576 is White at 88.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72576? ▼
ZIP code 72576 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 947 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72576? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72576 are: Health care and social assistance (19), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72576? ▼
In ZIP code 72576, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72576? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72576 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72576? ▼
In ZIP code 72576, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72576? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72576 is 21.7% 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.