72543 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 72543 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72543 is White. The current unemployment level in 72543 is 4.2%.
| Population | 12,773 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 101 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,987 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,487 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $404,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.87% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 91.48% |
72543 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,481 | 95.87% |
| Black | 53 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 407 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72543 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,406 | 93.55% |
| Black | 8 | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
72543 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 845 | 10.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,125 | 13.92% |
| High School Diploma | 2,778 | 34.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 139 | 1.72% |
| GED or Alternate | 666 | 8.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,266 | 15.67% |
| Associates Degree | 598 | 7.4% |
| Masters Degree | 444 | 5.5% |
| Professional Degree | 104 | 1.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 114 | 1.41% |