ZIP Code 72851

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New Blaine · Logan County · Arkansas

Population
572

5/sq mi

Median income
$68,750

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$190,300

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.1%

Median age 61.3

Land area
121.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 72851 in New Blaine, Arkansas has a population of 572. The median household income is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $190,300, 32% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72851 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.7 square miles in New Blaine, Logan County, Arkansas. The area is home to 572 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 72851 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72851 sits at $68,750 (22% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,327. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $190,300 (30% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72851 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Logan County, so you can benchmark 72851 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 72851, New Blaine, 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

572

Population

121.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72851?

61.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
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?

$68,750

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$29,327

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

353

Total Housing Units

304

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.7%
Renter 5.3%

$190,300

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 72851, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $493,000.

8

Businesses

17

Employees

$493K

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 72851 vs 72835 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72835 Delaware, AR 923 6.6 mi
72863 Scranton, AR 1,582 8.0 mi
72865 Subiaco, AR 1,366 6.9 mi
72824 Belleville, AR 1,876 8.8 mi
72845 Knoxville, AR 1,216 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72851 in?
ZIP code 72851 (New Blaine) is located in Logan County, Arkansas. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72851?
ZIP code 72851 in New Blaine, AR has a population of 572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72851?
The median household income in ZIP 72851 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72851?
The median home value in ZIP 72851 is $190,300, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72851 is White at 97.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72851?
ZIP code 72851 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72851?
In ZIP code 72851, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 72851?
In ZIP code 72851, approximately 94.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72851 is 7.4% 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 New Blaine, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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