Summers, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72769

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

1,162
11/sq mi
$56,754
Median income
$155,600
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72769 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72769 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 105.6 square miles in Summers, Washington County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,162 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 72769 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72769 sits at $56,754 (0% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $58,492. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $155,600 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72769 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 72769 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 72769, Summers, 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

1,162

Population

105.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72769?

46.7

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

23.2%

Foreign-Born

White 56.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 32.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$56,754

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$58,492

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72769 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,754 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

426

Total Housing Units

368

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$155,600

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 72769, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$123K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72769 vs 72744 →

ZIP 72769 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 72769 ranks #4 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 72769 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 72769 ranks #3 of 4 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
72744 Lincoln, AR 5,343 5.9 mi
74965 Westville, OK 5,170 7.5 mi
72761 Siloam Springs, AR 21,211 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72769 in?
ZIP code 72769 (Summers) is located in Washington County, Arkansas. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72769?
ZIP code 72769 in Summers, AR has a population of 1,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72769?
The median household income in ZIP 72769 is $56,754, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72769?
The median home value in ZIP 72769 is $155,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72769?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72769 is White at 56.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72769?
ZIP code 72769 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72769?
In ZIP code 72769, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 72769?
In ZIP code 72769, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72769?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72769 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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