PlainZIP

Witter, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72776

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

574
4/sq mi
$21,607
Median income
1.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Witter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72776 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72776 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Witter, Madison County, Arkansas, home to just 574 residents across 159.4 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72776 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,607 (62% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $14,879. The poverty rate stands at 47.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 56.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is -. To put 72776 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Madison County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 72776, Witter, 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

574

Population

159.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72776?

41.5

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 5.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.3%
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?

$21,607

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$14,879

Per Capita Income

47.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72776 ranks nationally

Witter, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,607 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.4%

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

What does housing look like?

290

Total Housing Units

231

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.3%
Renter 43.7%

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72776, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$155K

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 72776 vs 72760 →

ZIP 72776 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 72776 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72776 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 72776 ranks #4 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
72760 Saint Paul, AR 342 7.2 mi
72752 Pettigrew, AR 293 9.0 mi
72742 Kingston, AR 545 9.0 mi
72721 Combs, AR 391 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

72740 standard
Huntsville, AR
Pop: 9,543
72738 standard
Hindsville, AR
Pop: 2,419
72773 standard
Wesley, AR
Pop: 953
72742 standard
Kingston, AR
Pop: 545
72721 standard
Combs, AR
Pop: 391
72760 standard
Saint Paul, AR
Pop: 342

Related Areas

Madison County Witter, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72776 in? ▼
ZIP code 72776 (Witter) is located in Madison County, Arkansas. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72776? ▼
ZIP code 72776 in Witter, AR has a population of 574 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72776? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72776 is $21,607, which is 72% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72776? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72776 is White at 56.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72776? ▼
ZIP code 72776 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72776? ▼
In ZIP code 72776, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.4% 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 72776? ▼
In ZIP code 72776, approximately 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72776? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72776 is 47.7% 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.