ZIP Code 72655

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Mount Judea · Newton County · Arkansas

Population
457

2/sq mi

Median income
$44,722

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$107,700

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.2%

Median age 46.3

Land area
240.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 72655 in Mount Judea, Arkansas has a population of 457. The median household income is $44,722, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $107,700, 61% below the US average. 10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72655 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 240.5 square miles in Mount Judea, Newton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 457 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 72655 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72655 sits at $44,722 (21% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $22,755. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $107,700 (26% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 77.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72655 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newton County, so you can benchmark 72655 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 →

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 72655, Mount Judea, 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

457

Population

240.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72655?

46.3

Median Age

66.4%

Male

33.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
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?

$44,722

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$22,755

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%

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

What does housing look like?

296

Total Housing Units

166

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$107,700

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 72655, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,271,000.

8

Businesses

27

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 3 37.5%

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 72655 vs 72683 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72683 Vendor, AR 211 5.0 mi
72640 Hasty, AR 385 7.8 mi
72856 Pelsor, AR 464 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72655 in?
ZIP code 72655 (Mount Judea) 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 72655?
ZIP code 72655 in Mount Judea, AR has a population of 457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72655?
The median household income in ZIP 72655 is $44,722, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72655?
The median home value in ZIP 72655 is $107,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72655?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72655 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72655?
ZIP code 72655 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72655?
In ZIP code 72655, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% 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 72655?
In ZIP code 72655, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72655?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72655 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mount Judea, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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