Atkins, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72823
Pope County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,765
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $154,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Atkins pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72823 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72823 (Atkins, AR) fell -1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.9 in 2023 to 241.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72823 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atkins, Pope County, Arkansas, home to 6,765 residents across 304.7 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72823 reports a modest median household income of $69,107 (22% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,637. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $154,800 (6% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $856; 74.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pope County, so 72823 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 72823
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atkins, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72823.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72823, Atkins, 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
6,765
Population
304.7
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72823?
41.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$69,107
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$34,637
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72823 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Atkins, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,107 Top 21% higher than 79% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,855housing units
2,855
Total Housing Units
2,432
Occupied Units
423
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,800
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$856
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72823 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.9% | 167 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 185 |
| 2022 | +23.8% | 229 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 246 |
| 2024 | -1.7% | 242 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 91 business establishments in ZIP 72823, employing approximately 1,447 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,689,000.
91
Businesses
1,447
Employees
$35.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 22.0% |
| Construction | 11 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.4% |
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 72823 vs 72858 →
ZIP 72823 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72110
Morrilton (72110)
11,498 residents
- 72823
Atkins (72823)
6,765 residents
- 72858 3,178
Pottsville (72858)
3,178 residents
- 72063 1,683
Hattieville (72063)
1,683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72823 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72823 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72858
Pottsville (72858)
$69,760 median income
- 72823
Atkins (72823)
$69,107 median income
- 72063
Hattieville (72063)
$59,643 median income
- 72110
Morrilton (72110)
$51,658 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72823 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72823, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,765 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72823 in?
ZIP code 72823 (Atkins) is located in Pope County, Arkansas. Pope County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pope-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72823?
ZIP code 72823 in Atkins, AR has a population of 6,765 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72823?
The median household income in ZIP 72823 is $69,107, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72823?
The median home value in ZIP 72823 is $154,800, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72823?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72823 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72823?
ZIP code 72823 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 1,447 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72823?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72823 are: Retail trade (20), Construction (11), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72823?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72823 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72823?
In ZIP code 72823, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72823?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72823 is 22.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72823?
In ZIP code 72823, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72823?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72823 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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