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Mountain Home, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72653

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

28,560
50/sq mi
$48,718
Median income
$174,200
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72653 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, with 28,560 residents across 574.6 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72653 reports a modest median household income of $48,718 (14% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $34,181. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $174,200 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $854 monthly, and 73.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72653, plus 6 more within Baxter County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 72653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountain Home, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72653.

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 72653, Mountain Home, 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

28,560

Population

574.6

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72653?

51.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$48,718

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$34,181

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72653 ranks nationally

Mountain Home, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,718 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,504

Total Housing Units

13,712

Occupied Units

1,792

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$174,200

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$854

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72653 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 147
2021 +12.9% 166
2022 +18.2% 197
2023 +7.9% 212
2024 +6.6% 226

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 912 business establishments in ZIP 72653, employing approximately 12,420 people with a combined annual payroll of $602,613,000.

912

Businesses

12,420

Employees

$602.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 175 19.2%
Retail trade 150 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 90 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 86 9.4%
Construction 83 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 7.8%
Finance and insurance 70 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 4.2%
Manufacturing 31 3.4%
Wholesale trade 18 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.0%
Information 17 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.3%
Educational services 7 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

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 72653 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 72653 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72653 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 72653 ranks #3 of 5 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 5.9 mi
72651 Midway, AR 1,206 6.1 mi
72623 Clarkridge, AR 648 9.2 mi
72634 Flippin, AR 4,670 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baxter County

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
72651 standard
Midway, AR
Pop: 1,206
72537 standard
Gamaliel, AR
Pop: 805

Related Areas

Baxter County Mountain Home, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72653 in? ▼
ZIP code 72653 (Mountain Home) 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 72653? ▼
ZIP code 72653 in Mountain Home, AR has a population of 28,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72653? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72653 is $48,718, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72653? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72653 is $174,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72653? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72653 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72653? ▼
ZIP code 72653 has 912 business establishments employing approximately 12,420 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72653? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72653 are: Health care and social assistance (175), Retail trade (150), Other services (except public administration) (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72653? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72653 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72653? ▼
In ZIP code 72653, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72653? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72653 is 18.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72653? ▼
In ZIP code 72653, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72653? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72653 is 14.7% 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.