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 Moderate-density area
- $61,590
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hackett pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,834. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $156,000 (7% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $812; 78.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sebastian County, so 72937 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 72937
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hackett, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72937.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72937?
46.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
0.3%
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?
$61,590
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$31,834
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72937 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Hackett, 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)
$61,590 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
1,740housing units
1,740
Total Housing Units
1,585
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,000
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 72937 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72916
Fort Smith (72916)
7,131 residents
- 74902
Pocola (74902)
4,095 residents
- 72937
Hackett (72937)
3,858 residents
- 72940 2,515
Huntington (72940)
2,515 residents
- 74932 2,286
Cameron (74932)
2,286 residents
- 72938 1,391
Hartford (72938)
1,391 residents
- 72945 314
Midland (72945)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72937 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72937 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
- 72937
Hackett (72937)
$61,590 median income
- 72940
Huntington (72940)
$58,056 median income
- 74932
Cameron (74932)
$50,750 median income
- 74902
Pocola (74902)
$50,545 median income
- 72938
Hartford (72938)
$45,114 median income
- 72945
Midland (72945)
$36,868 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72937, 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 (3,858 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 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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