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 High-density area
- $54,157
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72923 (Barling, AR) fell -7.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72923 covers 19.4 square miles in Barling, Sebastian County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,735 residents on file, a density of 244 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72923 reports a modest median household income of $54,157 (4% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,244. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $140,000 (4% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $1,128; 73.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sebastian County, so 72923 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 72923
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Barling, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72923.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 72923, Barling, 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
4,735
Population
19.4
Area (sq mi)
244
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72923?
42.8
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
9.3%
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?
$54,157
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$28,244
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72923 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Barling, 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)
$54,157 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
2,546housing units
2,546
Total Housing Units
2,133
Occupied Units
413
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,000
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72923 vs 72903 →
ZIP 72923 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72903
Fort Smith (72903)
26,148 residents
- 72904
Fort Smith (72904)
21,893 residents
- 72901
Fort Smith (72901)
21,591 residents
- 72936
Greenwood (72936)
14,527 residents
- 72908
Fort Smith (72908)
13,378 residents
- 72916 7,131
Fort Smith (72916)
7,131 residents
- 72923 4,735
Barling (72923)
4,735 residents
- 74946 137
Moffett (74946)
137 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72923 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72923 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72916
Fort Smith (72916)
$87,983 median income
- 72908
Fort Smith (72908)
$72,732 median income
- 72936
Greenwood (72936)
$71,829 median income
- 72903
Fort Smith (72903)
$61,434 median income
- 72923
Barling (72923)
$54,157 median income
- 72901
Fort Smith (72901)
$42,851 median income
- 72904
Fort Smith (72904)
$41,909 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72923, 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 (4,735 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Sebastian County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 72923's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 72923 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Barling, AR ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.