ZIP Code 72617

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Big Flat · Baxter County · Arkansas

Population
198

2/sq mi

Median home value
$78,000

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
43.4%

Median age 30.8

Land area
99.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72617 in Big Flat, Arkansas has a population of 198. Median home value is $78,000, 72% below the US average. 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72617 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.0 square miles in Big Flat, Baxter County, Arkansas. The area is home to 198 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 72617 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72617 sits at , while per-capita income is $15,191. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $78,000 (47% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72617 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baxter County, so you can benchmark 72617 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 72617, Big Flat, 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

198

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Big Flat, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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