NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 72143

AR · Population: 34,692

C
46/100
17
F
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
61
B
Quality of Life
57
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 72143

Zip code 72143 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 34,692 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 46/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $49,402, with home values near $173,100 and rents around $831/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.7%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$49,402
Home Value
$173,100
Rent
$831/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
28.2%
Unemployment
5.7%
Owner-Occupied
62.5%
Rent Burden
20.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life61BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy57C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall46CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).