PlainZIP

Hackett, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72937

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

3,858
23/sq mi
$61,590
Median income
$156,000
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hackett pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72937 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72937 covers 167.7 square miles in Hackett, Sebastian County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,858 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72937 reports a modest median household income of $61,590 (9% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,834. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured 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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sebastian County, letting you compare 72937 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 72937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hackett, AR

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,858

Population

167.7

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 72937 ranks nationally

Hackett, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,590 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 72937 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 72937 ranks #3 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 72937 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 72937 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Sebastian County

72903 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 26,148
72904 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 21,893
72901 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 21,591
72936 standard
Greenwood, AR
Pop: 14,527
72908 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 13,378
72916 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 7,131

Related Areas

Sebastian County Hackett, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.