PlainZIP

Violet Hill, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72584

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

568
7/sq mi
$33,326
Median income
$66,200
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72584 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72584 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Violet Hill, Izard County, Arkansas, home to just 568 residents across 82.3 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72584 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,326 (41% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $16,762. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 42.9%. On housing, the median home value is $66,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is -. To put 72584 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Izard 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 72584, Violet Hill, 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

568

Population

82.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72584?

56.3

Median Age

79.2%

Male

20.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$33,326

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$16,762

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

42.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72584 ranks nationally

Violet Hill, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,326 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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 34.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

172

Total Housing Units

117

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$66,200

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1968

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 72584, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $323,000.

3

Businesses

12

Employees

$323K

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 72584 vs 72536 →

ZIP 72584 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 72584 ranks #5 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 72584 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 72584 ranks #7 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
72536 Franklin, AR 429 4.3 mi
72587 Wiseman, AR 134 6.0 mi
72573 Sage, AR 278 5.4 mi
72517 Brockwell, AR 487 7.3 mi
72565 Oxford, AR 999 6.4 mi
72512 Horseshoe Bend, AR 2,234 7.7 mi
72556 Melbourne, AR 3,375 10.4 mi
72577 Sidney, AR 700 10.7 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
72565 standard
Oxford, AR
Pop: 999
72561 standard
Mount Pleasant, AR
Pop: 981
72577 standard
Sidney, AR
Pop: 700

Related Areas

Izard County Violet Hill, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72584 in? ▼
ZIP code 72584 (Violet Hill) 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 72584? ▼
ZIP code 72584 in Violet Hill, AR has a population of 568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72584? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72584 is $33,326, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72584? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72584 is $66,200, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72584? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72584 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72584? ▼
ZIP code 72584 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72584? ▼
In ZIP code 72584, 34.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 72584? ▼
In ZIP code 72584, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72584? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72584 is 12.7% 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.