Gassville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72635

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

3,624
48/sq mi
$49,709
Median income
$172,100
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72635 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72635 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.5 square miles in Gassville, Baxter County, Arkansas. The area is home to 3,624 residents, producing a population density of 48 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 72635 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72635 sits at $49,709 (12% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,135. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $172,100 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $809 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72635 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baxter County, so you can benchmark 72635 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72635

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72635.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72635, Gassville, 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

3,624

Population

75.5

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72635?

41.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$49,709

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$27,135

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72635 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,709 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,715

Total Housing Units

1,400

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$172,100

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$809

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 72635, employing approximately 535 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,117,000.

69

Businesses

535

Employees

$18.1M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 18.8%
Construction 9 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 9 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 11.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.3%
Wholesale trade 3 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.3%
Finance and insurance 3 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72635 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 72635 ranks #3 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 72635 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 72635 ranks #2 of 8 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
72626 Cotter, AR 1,243 3.0 mi
72651 Midway, AR 1,206 4.8 mi
72642 Lakeview, AR 1,979 4.8 mi
72653 Mountain Home, AR 28,560 5.9 mi
72634 Flippin, AR 4,670 8.2 mi
72619 Bull Shoals, AR 1,936 6.9 mi
72661 Oakland, AR 580 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72635 in?
ZIP code 72635 (Gassville) 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 72635?
ZIP code 72635 in Gassville, AR has a population of 3,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72635?
The median household income in ZIP 72635 is $49,709, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72635?
The median home value in ZIP 72635 is $172,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72635?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72635 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72635?
ZIP code 72635 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72635?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72635 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72635?
In ZIP code 72635, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 72635?
In ZIP code 72635, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72635?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72635 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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