ZIP Code 72768

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Sulphur Springs · Benton County · Arkansas

Population
1,306

13/sq mi

Median income
$60,096

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$281,900

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.6%

Median age 44.2

Land area
97.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 72768 in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas has a population of 1,306. The median household income is $60,096, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $281,900, 1% above the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72768 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.5 square miles in Sulphur Springs, Benton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,306 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 72768 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72768 sits at $60,096 (6% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $37,881. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $281,900 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $928 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72768 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Benton County, so you can benchmark 72768 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 72768, Sulphur Springs, 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

1,306

Population

97.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72768?

44.2

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$60,096

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$37,881

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

550

Total Housing Units

445

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$281,900

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 72768, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,418,000.

14

Businesses

54

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%

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 72768 vs 72736 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72736 Gravette, AR 6,208 4.9 mi
64854 Noel, MO 4,170 5.4 mi
64863 South West City, MO 1,828 7.1 mi
72722 Decatur, AR 3,138 9.6 mi
64847 Lanagan, MO 437 8.8 mi
72747 Maysville, AR 152 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72768 in?
ZIP code 72768 (Sulphur Springs) is located in Benton County, Arkansas. Benton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/benton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72768?
ZIP code 72768 in Sulphur Springs, AR has a population of 1,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72768?
The median household income in ZIP 72768 is $60,096, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72768?
The median home value in ZIP 72768 is $281,900, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72768?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72768 is White at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72768?
ZIP code 72768 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72768?
In ZIP code 72768, 49.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 72768?
In ZIP code 72768, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72768?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72768 is 16.6% 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 Sulphur Springs, 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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