ZIP Code 72601
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Harrison · Boone County · Arkansas
- Population
- 30,163
- Median income
- $56,353
- Median home value
- $196,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.3%
- Land area
- 957.6 sq mi
32/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Chicago
ZIP code 72601 in Harrison, Arkansas has a population of 30,163. The median household income is $56,353, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $196,300, 29% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 957.6 square miles in Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas. The area is home to 30,163 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 72601 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72601 sits at $56,353 (0% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,958. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $196,300 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $733 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 72601 sits relative to Arkansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72601.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
150 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
129 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Construction 54
Construction
54 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72601, Harrison, 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
30,163
Population
957.6
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72601?
41.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.6%
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?
$56,353
Median Household Income
-0% vs state
$31,958
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
14,121
Total Housing Units
12,764
Occupied Units
1,357
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,300
Median Home Value
+35% vs state
$733
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72601 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 149 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 170 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 204 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 221 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 236 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 814 business establishments in ZIP 72601, employing approximately 11,841 people with a combined annual payroll of $545,717,000.
814
Businesses
11,841
Employees
$545.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 150 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 129 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 54 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 22 | 2.7% |
| Information | 13 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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