PlainZIP

Midland, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72945

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

314
172/sq mi
$36,868
Median income
$85,000
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Midland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
172
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72945 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72945 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midland, Sebastian County, Arkansas, home to just 314 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 172 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72945 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,868 (35% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,295. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 15.9%. Median home value sits at $85,000 (42% below the state average), median rent at $1,119 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sebastian County, so you can benchmark 72945 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

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 72945, Midland, 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

314

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

172

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72945?

25.7

Median Age

35.8%

Male

64.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$36,868

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$19,295

Per Capita Income

14.5%

Poverty Rate

15.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72945 ranks nationally

Midland, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,868 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 30.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

250

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,119

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72945, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,000.

3

Businesses

13

Employees

$429K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72945 vs 72937 →

ZIP 72945 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 72945 ranks #6 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 72945 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 72945 ranks #6 of 6 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
72937 Hackett, AR 3,858 4.1 mi
72938 Hartford, AR 1,391 5.9 mi
72940 Huntington, AR 2,515 5.4 mi
72944 Mansfield, AR 2,919 7.6 mi
72936 Greenwood, AR 14,527 9.9 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 Midland, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72945 in? ▼
ZIP code 72945 (Midland) 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 72945? ▼
ZIP code 72945 in Midland, AR has a population of 314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72945? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72945 is $36,868, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72945? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72945 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72945? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72945 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72945? ▼
ZIP code 72945 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72945? ▼
In ZIP code 72945, 30.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 72945? ▼
In ZIP code 72945, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72945? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72945 is 14.5% 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.