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Zip Code 72653

AR · Population: 28,615

C
48/100
14
F
Safety
48
C
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 72653

Zip code 72653 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 28,615 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), 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 $47,665, with home values near $158,900 and rents around $824/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.8%, 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
$47,665
Home Value
$158,900
Rent
$824/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
20.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
Owner-Occupied
72.5%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety14FLower crime = higher score
Affordability48CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).