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 Low-density area
- $39,812
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,892. The poverty rate is 21.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,600 (24% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $628; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 72576 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 6
Accommodation and food services
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 72576?
47.8
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$22,892
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72576 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Salem, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$39,812 18th percentile higher than 18% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,981housing units
1,981
Total Housing Units
1,585
Occupied Units
396
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 72576 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72576
Salem (72576)
3,868 residents
- 72512
Horseshoe Bend (72512)
2,234 residents
- 72583
Viola (72583)
1,679 residents
- 72565 999
Oxford (72565)
999 residents
- 72520 309
Camp (72520)
309 residents
- 72539 253
Glencoe (72539)
253 residents
- 72578 212
Sturkie (72578)
212 residents
- 72587 134
Wiseman (72587)
134 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72576 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72576 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72539
Glencoe (72539)
$85,625 median income
- 72565
Oxford (72565)
$53,333 median income
- 72512
Horseshoe Bend (72512)
$46,449 median income
- 72583
Viola (72583)
$40,625 median income
- 72576
Salem (72576)
$39,812 median income
- 72520 $23,776
Camp (72520)
$23,776 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72576, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,868 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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