Mansfield, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72944
Sebastian County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,919
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,419
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mansfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72944 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72944 covers 204.1 square miles in Mansfield, Sebastian County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,919 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72944 reports a modest median household income of $46,419 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,072. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,400 (20% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $781; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sebastian County, so 72944 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 72944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mansfield, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72944.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 72944, Mansfield, 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
2,919
Population
204.1
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72944?
46.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
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?
$46,419
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$24,072
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72944 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Mansfield, 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)
$46,419 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
1,292housing units
1,292
Total Housing Units
1,038
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,400
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$781
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 72944, employing approximately 374 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,850,000.
40
Businesses
374
Employees
$16.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.5% |
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 72944 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72958
Waldron (72958)
8,117 residents
- 72944 2,919
Mansfield (72944)
2,919 residents
- 72940 2,515
Huntington (72940)
2,515 residents
- 72938 1,391
Hartford (72938)
1,391 residents
- 72945 314
Midland (72945)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72944 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72944 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72940
Huntington (72940)
$58,056 median income
- 72944
Mansfield (72944)
$46,419 median income
- 72938
Hartford (72938)
$45,114 median income
- 72958
Waldron (72958)
$42,221 median income
- 72945
Midland (72945)
$36,868 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72944 ranks #2 of 5 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 72944, 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 (2,919 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 72944 in?
ZIP code 72944 (Mansfield) 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 72944?
ZIP code 72944 in Mansfield, AR has a population of 2,919 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72944?
The median household income in ZIP 72944 is $46,419, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72944?
The median home value in ZIP 72944 is $117,400, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72944 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72944?
ZIP code 72944 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72944 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72944?
In ZIP code 72944, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 72944?
In ZIP code 72944, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72944 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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