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 Low-density area
- $44,907
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Plainview, Yell County, Arkansas, home to just 1,430 residents across 841.2 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72857 reports a modest median household income of $44,907 (21% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,620. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,400 (25% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $425; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yell County, so 72857 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 72857
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plainview, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72857.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 72857, Plainview, 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
1,430
Population
841.2
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72857?
56.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
5.7%
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?
$44,907
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$26,620
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72857 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Plainview, 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)
$44,907 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
828housing units
828
Total Housing Units
612
Occupied Units
216
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,400
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72857 vs 72860 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72860 | Rover, AR | 375 | 9.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72857, 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 (1,430 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 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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