ZIP Code 72937

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Hackett · Sebastian County · Arkansas

Population
3,858

23/sq mi

Median income
$61,590

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$156,000

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 46.8

Land area
167.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 72937 in Hackett, Arkansas has a population of 3,858. The median household income is $61,590, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $156,000, 44% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72937 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 167.7 square miles in Hackett, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The area is home to 3,858 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 72937 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72937 sits at $61,590 (9% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,834. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $156,000 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $812 per month, and 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72937 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sebastian County, so you can benchmark 72937 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 72937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72937.

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 72937, Hackett, 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

3,858

Population

167.7

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72937?

46.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$61,590

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$31,834

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,740

Total Housing Units

1,585

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.3%
Renter 21.7%

$156,000

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$812

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+28.0%

YoY Change (2023)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72937 have increased 28.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +14.3% 171
2020 -2.3% 167
2021 +3.3% 172
2022 -3.5% 166
2023 +28.0% 213

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 72937, employing approximately 163 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,558,000.

36

Businesses

163

Employees

$7.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 27.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.9%
Retail trade 4 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.3%

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 72937 vs 72945 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72945 Midland, AR 314 4.1 mi
72938 Hartford, AR 1,391 8.8 mi
74932 Cameron, OK 2,286 7.6 mi
72940 Huntington, AR 2,515 7.8 mi
72916 Fort Smith, AR 7,131 9.4 mi
74902 Pocola, OK 4,095 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72937 in?
ZIP code 72937 (Hackett) 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 72937?
ZIP code 72937 in Hackett, AR has a population of 3,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72937?
The median household income in ZIP 72937 is $61,590, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72937?
The median home value in ZIP 72937 is $156,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72937?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72937 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72937?
ZIP code 72937 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72937?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72937 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72937?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72937 increased by 28.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72937?
In ZIP code 72937, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72937?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72937 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72937?
In ZIP code 72937, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72937?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72937 is 10.9% 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 Hackett, AR

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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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