ZIP Code 72624

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Compton · Newton County · Arkansas

Population
594

3/sq mi

Median income
$46,442

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$206,900

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.1%

Median age 50.6

Land area
174.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 72624 in Compton, Arkansas has a population of 594. The median household income is $46,442, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $206,900, 26% below the US average. 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72624 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 174.7 square miles in Compton, Newton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 594 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72624 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72624 sits at $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 direct signal of whether 72624 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newton County, so you can benchmark 72624 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 72624, Compton, 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

594

Population

174.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Compton, 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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