ZIP Code 72951

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Ratcliff · Logan County · Arkansas

Population
988

23/sq mi

Median income
$39,038

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$144,000

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.5%

Median age 59.5

Land area
43.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 72951 in Ratcliff, Arkansas has a population of 988. The median household income is $39,038, which is 49% below the national average. Median home value is $144,000, 48% below the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72951 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.3 square miles in Ratcliff, Logan County, Arkansas. The area is home to 988 residents, producing a population density of 23 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72951 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72951 sits at $39,038 (31% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,098. The poverty rate stands at 32.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $144,000 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $721 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72951 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Logan County, so you can benchmark 72951 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 72951

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72951.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72951, Ratcliff, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

988

Population

43.3

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72951?

59.5

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$39,038

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$28,098

Per Capita Income

32.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

455

Total Housing Units

378

Occupied Units

77

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$144,000

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$721

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 72951, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,995,000.

22

Businesses

100

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 27.3%
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

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 72951 vs 72928 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72928 Branch, AR 755 3.9 mi
72933 Charleston, AR 4,999 8.3 mi
72930 Cecil, AR 320 9.5 mi
72943 Magazine, AR 2,646 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72951 in?
ZIP code 72951 (Ratcliff) is located in Logan County, Arkansas. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72951?
ZIP code 72951 in Ratcliff, AR has a population of 988 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72951?
The median household income in ZIP 72951 is $39,038, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72951?
The median home value in ZIP 72951 is $144,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72951 is White at 85.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72951?
ZIP code 72951 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72951 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72951?
In ZIP code 72951, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 72951?
In ZIP code 72951, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72951 is 32.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ratcliff, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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