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Big Flat, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72617

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

198
2/sq mi
$78,000
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Big Flat pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72617 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Big Flat, Baxter County, Arkansas, home to just 198 residents across 99.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 72617, but per-capita income is $15,191. Local economic indicators show a 10.8% poverty rate alongside 5.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $78,000 for a typical home value (47% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 96.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is -. To put 72617 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Baxter 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 72617, Big Flat, 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

198

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72617?

30.8

Median Age

31.5%

Male

68.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.3%
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 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$15,191

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

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

What does housing look like?

122

Total Housing Units

100

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

4.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$78,000

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

1956

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 72617, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $291,000.

5

Businesses

9

Employees

$291K

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 72617 vs 72663 →

ZIP 72617 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 72617 ranks #6 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 Code City Population Distance
72663 Onia, AR 361 6.2 mi
72639 Harriet, AR 683 6.9 mi
72533 Fifty Six, AR 416 7.2 mi
72680 Timbo, AR 807 9.6 mi
72658 Norfork, AR 1,685 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baxter County

72653 standard
Mountain Home, AR
Pop: 28,560
72635 standard
Gassville, AR
Pop: 3,624
72642 standard
Lakeview, AR
Pop: 1,979
72658 standard
Norfork, AR
Pop: 1,685
72626 standard
Cotter, AR
Pop: 1,243
72651 standard
Midway, AR
Pop: 1,206

Related Areas

Baxter County Big Flat, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72617 in? ▼
ZIP code 72617 (Big Flat) is located in Baxter County, Arkansas. Baxter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baxter-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72617? ▼
ZIP code 72617 in Big Flat, AR has a population of 198 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72617 is $78,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72617 is White at 99.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72617? ▼
ZIP code 72617 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72617? ▼
In ZIP code 72617, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% 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 72617? ▼
In ZIP code 72617, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72617 is 10.8% 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.