ZIP Code 72143 is located in Searcy Arkansas. Portions of 72143 are also in Higginson and Kensett and Floyd and Georgetown and Garner and Letona and Gray Township (White County) and Francure Township and Garner Township (White County) and Red River Township (White County) and Higginson Township and Des Arc Township (White County) and Clay Township (White County) and Gum Springs Township and Kensett Township and Coffey Township and Albion Township and Marion Township (White County) and Crosby Township and Cane Township and Joy Township and Walker Township (White County) and Mount Pisgah Township and Cadron Township (White County) and Big Creek Township (White County) and Dogwood Township and Gravel Hill Township. 72143 is entirely within White County. Regionally, 72143 is located in Metro Little Rock.
| ZIP Code Name | Searcy |
| Primary County | White County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 34,692 |
| Area Code(s) | 501 |
| Current Time | CDT |
72143 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72143 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72143 is White. The current unemployment level in 72143 is 3.2%.
| Population | 34,692 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 121 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,321 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,592 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $490,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (June 2025) | 3.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 70.44% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,270 | 85.88% |
| Black | 2,553 | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,739 | 5.1% |
| Asian | 372 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 149 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,164 | 75.55% |
| Black | 456 | 10.89% |
| Hispanic | 508 | 12.13% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,315 | 6.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,727 | 19.22% |
| High School Diploma | 5,712 | 29.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 292 | 1.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,490 | 7.68% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,383 | 17.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,327 | 6.84% |
| Masters Degree | 1,476 | 7.61% |
| Professional Degree | 307 | 1.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 362 | 1.87% |
| Coordinates | 35.23050690,-91.73744965 |
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| Cities/Towns in 72143 | Higginson, Kensett, Floyd, Georgetown, Garner, Letona, Gray Township (White County), Francure Township, Garner Township (White County), Red River Township (White County), Higginson Township, Des Arc Township (White County), Clay Township (White County), Gum Springs Township, Kensett Township, Coffey Township, Albion Township, Marion Township (White County), Crosby Township, Cane Township, Joy Township, Walker Township (White County), Mount Pisgah Township, Cadron Township (White County), Big Creek Township (White County), Dogwood Township, Gravel Hill Township |
| Region | Metro Little Rock |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Searcy, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 286 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 37c - Arkansas Valley Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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