Waldron, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72958
Scott County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,117
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,221
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waldron pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72958 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72958 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waldron, Scott County, Arkansas, home to 8,117 residents across 901.9 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72958 reports a modest median household income of $42,221 (25% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,200. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $101,300 (31% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $728; owner occupancy is 74.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Scott County, so 72958 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 72958
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waldron, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72958.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 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 72958, Waldron, 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
8,117
Population
901.9
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72958?
39.4
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
4.3%
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?
$42,221
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$23,200
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72958 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Waldron, 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)
$42,221 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
3,261housing units
3,261
Total Housing Units
2,713
Occupied Units
548
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$728
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 115 business establishments in ZIP 72958, employing approximately 1,464 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,842,000.
115
Businesses
1,464
Employees
$58.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.6% |
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 72958 vs 72944 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72944 | Mansfield, AR | 2,919 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72958, 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 (8,117 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 72958 in?
ZIP code 72958 (Waldron) is located in Scott County, Arkansas. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72958?
ZIP code 72958 in Waldron, AR has a population of 8,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72958?
The median household income in ZIP 72958 is $42,221, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72958?
The median home value in ZIP 72958 is $101,300, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72958?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72958 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72958?
ZIP code 72958 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72958?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72958 are: Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (21), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72958?
In ZIP code 72958, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.0% 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 72958?
In ZIP code 72958, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72958?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72958 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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