Plainview, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72857

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

1,430
2/sq mi
$44,907
Median income
$109,400
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plainview pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72857 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 841.2 square miles in Plainview, Yell County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,430 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 72857 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72857 sits at $44,907 (21% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,620. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $109,400 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $425 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72857 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yell County, so you can benchmark 72857 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72857

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72857.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72857, Plainview, 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

1,430

Population

841.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72857?

56.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$44,907

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$26,620

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72857 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,907 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

828

Total Housing Units

612

Occupied Units

216

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$109,400

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$425

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 72857, employing approximately 102 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,381,000.

21

Businesses

102

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 23.8%
Construction 4 19.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72860 Rover, AR 375 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72857 in?
ZIP code 72857 (Plainview) is located in Yell County, Arkansas. Yell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yell-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72857?
ZIP code 72857 in Plainview, AR has a population of 1,430 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72857?
The median household income in ZIP 72857 is $44,907, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72857?
The median home value in ZIP 72857 is $109,400, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72857?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72857 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72857?
ZIP code 72857 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72857?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72857 are: Health care and social assistance (5), Construction (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72857?
In ZIP code 72857, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 72857?
In ZIP code 72857, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72857?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72857 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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