NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 72943

AR · Population: 2,589

C
48/100
17
F
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
51
C+
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
Zip 72943, AR — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 72943

Zip code 72943 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 2,589 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 $51,806, with home values near $135,400 and rents around $807/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, 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
$51,806
Home Value
$135,400
Rent
$807/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
12.2%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
18.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life51C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower 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).