Ratcliff, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72951
Logan County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 988
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $39,038
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ratcliff pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72951 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72951 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ratcliff, Logan County, Arkansas, home to just 988 residents across 43.3 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72951 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,038 (31% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,098. The poverty rate is 32.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $144,000 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $721; 77.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 72951 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 72951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ratcliff, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72951.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 72951, Ratcliff, 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
988
Population
43.3
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72951?
59.5
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$39,038
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$28,098
Per Capita Income
32.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72951 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Ratcliff, 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)
$39,038 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
455housing units
455
Total Housing Units
378
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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 72951 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72933
Charleston (72933)
4,999 residents
- 72943
Magazine (72943)
2,646 residents
- 72951 988
Ratcliff (72951)
988 residents
- 72928 755
Branch (72928)
755 residents
- 72930 320
Cecil (72930)
320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72951 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72951 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72943
Magazine (72943)
$62,022 median income
- 72933
Charleston (72933)
$59,318 median income
- 72951
Ratcliff (72951)
$39,038 median income
- 72928
Branch (72928)
$32,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72951 ranks #3 of 4 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 72951, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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