PlainZIP

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
$30,000
Median income
$211,600
Median home value
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th 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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,261. The poverty rate stands at 34.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $211,600 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,044 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Baxter County, letting you compare 72651 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72651

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Midway, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72651.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72651?

51.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
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?

$30,000

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$26,261

Per Capita Income

34.2%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72651 ranks nationally

Midway, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,000 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 41.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.7%

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

What does housing look like?

755

Total Housing Units

706

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$211,600

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72651 ranks #6 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 72651 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 72651 ranks #8 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
72635 Gassville, AR 3,624 4.8 mi
72642 Lakeview, AR 1,979 3.6 mi
72619 Bull Shoals, AR 1,936 5.8 mi
72653 Mountain Home, AR 28,560 6.1 mi
72626 Cotter, AR 1,243 6.6 mi
72661 Oakland, AR 580 7.2 mi
65729 Pontiac, MO 264 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baxter County

72653 standard
Mountain Home, AR
Pop: 28,560
72635 standard
Gassville, AR
Pop: 3,624
72642 standard
Lakeview, AR
Pop: 1,979
72658 standard
Norfork, AR
Pop: 1,685
72626 standard
Cotter, AR
Pop: 1,243
72537 standard
Gamaliel, AR
Pop: 805

Related Areas

Baxter County Midway, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.