ZIP Code 72658

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Norfork · Baxter County · Arkansas

Population
1,685

9/sq mi

Median income
$36,094

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$113,100

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.9%

Median age 41.4

Land area
193.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 72658 in Norfork, Arkansas has a population of 1,685. The median household income is $36,094, which is 53% below the national average. Median home value is $113,100, 59% below the US average. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72658 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.7 square miles in Norfork, Baxter County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,685 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 72658 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72658 sits at $36,094 (36% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,647. The poverty rate stands at 29.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $113,100 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $716 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72658 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baxter County, so you can benchmark 72658 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72658

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,685

Population

193.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72519 Calico Rock, AR 3,150 8.1 mi
72617 Big Flat, AR 198 10.3 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Norfork, AR

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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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