Barling, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72923

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

4,735
244/sq mi
$54,157
Median income
$140,000
Median home value
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
244
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72923 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72923 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.4 square miles in Barling, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The area is home to 4,735 residents, producing a population density of 244 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 72923 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72923 sits at $54,157 (4% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,244. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $140,000 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72923 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sebastian County, so you can benchmark 72923 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 72923

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72923.

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 72923, Barling, 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

4,735

Population

19.4

Area (sq mi)

244

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72923?

42.8

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 8.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$54,157

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$28,244

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72923 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,157 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,546

Total Housing Units

2,133

Occupied Units

413

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$140,000

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,128

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 72923, employing approximately 789 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,626,000.

72

Businesses

789

Employees

$27.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 14 19.4%
Retail trade 11 15.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 9.7%
Construction 6 8.3%
Wholesale trade 4 5.6%
Finance and insurance 4 5.6%

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 72923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72923 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72923 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72903 Fort Smith, AR 26,148 3.8 mi
72908 Fort Smith, AR 13,378 5.7 mi
72916 Fort Smith, AR 7,131 5.1 mi
72901 Fort Smith, AR 21,591 7.0 mi
72904 Fort Smith, AR 21,893 7.9 mi
72936 Greenwood, AR 14,527 9.9 mi
74946 Moffett, OK 137 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72923 in?
ZIP code 72923 (Barling) is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Sebastian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sebastian-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72923?
ZIP code 72923 in Barling, AR has a population of 4,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72923?
The median household income in ZIP 72923 is $54,157, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72923?
The median home value in ZIP 72923 is $140,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72923 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72923?
ZIP code 72923 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72923?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72923 are: Health care and social assistance (14), Retail trade (11), Real estate and rental and leasing (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72923?
In ZIP code 72923, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.1% 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 72923?
In ZIP code 72923, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72923 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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