PlainZIP

Norfork, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72658

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

1,685
9/sq mi
$36,094
Median income
$113,100
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norfork pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72658 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72658 covers 193.7 square miles in Norfork, Baxter County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,685 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72658 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,094 (36% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,647. Poverty here runs at 29.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $113,100 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $716 a month; 75.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72658, 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 72658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfork, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72658.

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 72658, Norfork, 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

1,685

Population

193.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72658?

41.4

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$36,094

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$26,647

Per Capita Income

29.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72658 ranks nationally

Norfork, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,094 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

861

Total Housing Units

713

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$113,100

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$716

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 72658, employing approximately 151 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,872,000.

27

Businesses

151

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 22.2%
Retail trade 4 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 14.8%
Construction 3 11.1%

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 72658 vs 72519 →

ZIP 72658 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 72658 ranks #2 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 Code City Population Distance
72519 Calico Rock, AR 3,150 8.1 mi
72617 Big Flat, AR 198 10.3 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
72626 standard
Cotter, AR
Pop: 1,243
72651 standard
Midway, AR
Pop: 1,206
72537 standard
Gamaliel, AR
Pop: 805

Related Areas

Baxter County Norfork, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72658 in? ▼
ZIP code 72658 (Norfork) 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 72658? ▼
ZIP code 72658 in Norfork, AR has a population of 1,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72658? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72658 is $36,094, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72658? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72658 is $113,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72658? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72658 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72658? ▼
ZIP code 72658 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 151 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72658? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72658 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72658? ▼
In ZIP code 72658, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 72658? ▼
In ZIP code 72658, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72658? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72658 is 29.6% 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.