PlainZIP

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
$46,419
Median income
$117,400
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,072. Local economic indicators show a 20.4% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $117,400 (20% below the state average), median rent at $781 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. To put 72944 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sebastian County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72944?

46.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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

$24,072

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72944 ranks nationally

Mansfield, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,419 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,292

Total Housing Units

1,038

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$117,400

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72944 vs 72940 →

ZIP 72944 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 72944 ranks #2 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 72944 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 72944 ranks #2 of 5 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
72940 Huntington, AR 2,515 6.1 mi
72938 Hartford, AR 1,391 8.1 mi
72945 Midland, AR 314 7.6 mi
72958 Waldron, AR 8,117 10.6 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 Mansfield, AR Arkansas

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.

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