Jasper, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72641
Newton County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,585
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $37,696
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 8.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jasper pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72641 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72641 covers 359.0 square miles in Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,585 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72641 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,696 (33% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,916. The poverty rate is 29.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $179,800 (23% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 65.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $635.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newton County, so 72641 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72641
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jasper, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72641.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72641, Jasper, 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
2,585
Population
359.0
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72641?
51.7
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$37,696
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$24,916
Per Capita Income
29.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72641 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Jasper, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$37,696 14th percentile higher than 14% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,086housing units
1,086
Total Housing Units
797
Occupied Units
289
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,800
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$635
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 72641, employing approximately 479 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,162,000.
47
Businesses
479
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 21.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 21.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 6.4% |
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 72641 vs 72666 →
ZIP 72641 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72641
Jasper (72641)
2,585 residents
- 72628 803
Deer (72628)
803 residents
- 72648 716
Marble Falls (72648)
716 residents
- 72624 594
Compton (72624)
594 residents
- 72666 275
Parthenon (72666)
275 residents
- 72683 211
Vendor (72683)
211 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72641 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72641 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72648
Marble Falls (72648)
$70,921 median income
- 72683
Vendor (72683)
$51,196 median income
- 72628
Deer (72628)
$47,367 median income
- 72624
Compton (72624)
$46,442 median income
- 72641
Jasper (72641)
$37,696 median income
- 72666
Parthenon (72666)
$34,444 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72641 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72641, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,585 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72641 in?
ZIP code 72641 (Jasper) 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 72641?
ZIP code 72641 in Jasper, AR has a population of 2,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72641?
The median household income in ZIP 72641 is $37,696, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72641?
The median home value in ZIP 72641 is $179,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72641?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72641 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72641?
ZIP code 72641 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 479 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72641?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72641 are: Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (10), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72641?
In ZIP code 72641, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 72641?
In ZIP code 72641, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72641?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72641 is 29.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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