Hector, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72843
Pope County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,274
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,805
- Median income Near-median income area
- $120,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hector pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72843 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72843 covers 554.6 square miles in Hector, Pope County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,274 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72843 reports a modest median household income of $62,805 (11% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,596. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,300 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $850; owner occupancy is 89.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pope County, so 72843 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 72843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hector, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72843.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 72843, Hector, 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
2,274
Population
554.6
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72843?
47.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$62,805
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$24,596
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72843 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hector, 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)
$62,805 Top 31% higher than 69% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
792housing units
792
Total Housing Units
750
Occupied Units
42
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,300
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 72843, employing approximately 151 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,111,000.
25
Businesses
151
Employees
$4.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 16.0% |
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 72843 vs 72080 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72080 | Jerusalem, AR | 662 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72843, 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 (2,274 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 72843 in?
ZIP code 72843 (Hector) 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 72843?
ZIP code 72843 in Hector, AR has a population of 2,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72843?
The median household income in ZIP 72843 is $62,805, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72843?
The median home value in ZIP 72843 is $120,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72843 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72843?
ZIP code 72843 has 25 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 72843?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72843 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72843?
In ZIP code 72843, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 72843?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72843 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72843?
In ZIP code 72843, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72843?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72843 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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