Midway, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72651
Baxter County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,206
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $30,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 7.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72651 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72651 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midway, Baxter County, Arkansas, home to just 1,206 residents across 19.1 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72651 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,000 (47% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,261. The poverty rate is 34.2%, 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 $211,600 (45% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,044.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baxter County, so 72651 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 72651
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midway, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72651.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 72651, Midway, 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
1,206
Population
19.1
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72651?
51.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
3.7%
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?
$30,000
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$26,261
Per Capita Income
34.2%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72651 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Midway, 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)
$30,000 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
755housing units
755
Total Housing Units
706
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
1.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,600
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,044
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 72651, employing approximately 648 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,585,000.
30
Businesses
648
Employees
$25.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 8 | 26.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 72651 vs 72635 →
ZIP 72651 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72653
Mountain Home (72653)
28,560 residents
- 72635 3,624
Gassville (72635)
3,624 residents
- 72642 1,979
Lakeview (72642)
1,979 residents
- 72619 1,936
Bull Shoals (72619)
1,936 residents
- 72626 1,243
Cotter (72626)
1,243 residents
- 72651 1,206
Midway (72651)
1,206 residents
- 72661 580
Oakland (72661)
580 residents
- 65729 264
Pontiac (65729)
264 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72651 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72651 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72642
Lakeview (72642)
$68,810 median income
- 65729
Pontiac (65729)
$61,818 median income
- 72635
Gassville (72635)
$49,709 median income
- 72653
Mountain Home (72653)
$48,718 median income
- 72619
Bull Shoals (72619)
$45,042 median income
- 72626
Cotter (72626)
$36,417 median income
- 72661
Oakland (72661)
$31,417 median income
- 72651
Midway (72651)
$30,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72651 ranks #8 of 8 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 72651, 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 (1,206 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 72651 in?
ZIP code 72651 (Midway) 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 72651?
ZIP code 72651 in Midway, AR has a population of 1,206 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72651?
The median household income in ZIP 72651 is $30,000, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72651?
The median home value in ZIP 72651 is $211,600, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72651?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72651 is White at 89.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72651?
ZIP code 72651 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 648 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72651?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72651 are: Manufacturing (8), Transportation and warehousing (5), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72651?
In ZIP code 72651, 41.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.7% 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 72651?
In ZIP code 72651, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72651?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72651 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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