PlainZIP

Compton, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72624

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

594
3/sq mi
$46,442
Median income
$206,900
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Compton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72624 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72624 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Compton, Newton County, Arkansas, home to just 594 residents across 174.7 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72624 reports a modest median household income of $46,442 (18% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,337. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $206,900 (42% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 86.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72624, plus 6 more within Newton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 72624, Compton, 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

594

Population

174.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72624?

50.6

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

5.5%

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 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?

$46,442

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$31,337

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72624 ranks nationally

Compton, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,442 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

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

What does housing look like?

187

Total Housing Units

157

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.6%
Renter 13.4%

$206,900

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 72624, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $256,000.

4

Businesses

12

Employees

$256K

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 72624 vs 72670 →

ZIP 72624 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 72624 ranks #2 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 72624 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 72624 ranks #2 of 4 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
72670 Ponca, AR 99 6.2 mi
72742 Kingston, AR 545 9.3 mi
72641 Jasper, AR 2,585 9.7 mi
72666 Parthenon, AR 275 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Newton County

72641 standard
Jasper, AR
Pop: 2,585
72628 standard
Deer, AR
Pop: 803
72648 standard
Marble Falls, AR
Pop: 716
72856 standard
Pelsor, AR
Pop: 464
72655 standard
Mount Judea, AR
Pop: 457
72640 standard
Hasty, AR
Pop: 385

Related Areas

Newton County Compton, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72624 in? ▼
ZIP code 72624 (Compton) is located in Newton County, Arkansas. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72624? ▼
ZIP code 72624 in Compton, AR has a population of 594 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72624? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72624 is $46,442, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72624? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72624 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72624? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72624 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72624? ▼
ZIP code 72624 has 4 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 72624? ▼
In ZIP code 72624, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 72624? ▼
In ZIP code 72624, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72624? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72624 is 9.2% 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.