72143 ZIP Code, Searcy, AR
72143 is a ZIP code in Searcy, Arkansas in White County. It covers 302 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72082, 72068 and 72052. 35,000 people live here in 13,263 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Arkansas ZIP codes. With about 116 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $58,344, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Searcy, AR
- County: White County
- Land area: 302 sq mi
- Population: 35,000
- Median household income: $58,344
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 35,000 |
| Households | 13,263 |
| Median household income | $58,344 |
| Income per person | $30,086 |
| Median age | 35.3 |
| Homeowners | 65.0% |
| Median home value | $181,300 |
| Median rent | $904 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% |
| Broadband internet | 88.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.1% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 10.3% |
| $25–35K | 8.8% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 15.6% |
| $150–200K | 5.8% |
| $200K+ | 3.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 11.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65–74 | 9.9% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.9% |
| Owned outright | 25.9% |
| Rented | 30.9% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 67.6% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 6.7% |
| 5–19 units | 8.7% |
| 20+ units | 4.8% |
| Mobile / other | 9.5% |
Businesses in 72143
1,031 business establishments with 19,059 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 196
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 166
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 108
- Accommodation and Food Services: 89
- Construction: 76
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 76
- Finance and Insurance: 73
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 53
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72082 — Kensett city, AR (3.9 mi)
- 72068 — Higginson town, AR (5.8 mi)
- 72052 — Garner town, AR (6.3 mi)
- 72178 — West Point town, AR (7.2 mi)
- 72102 — McRae city, AR (7.8 mi)
- 72085 — Letona town, AR (10.9 mi)
- 72081 — Judsonia city, AR (11.3 mi)
- 72010 — Bald Knob city, AR (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 72143
- Searcy, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Higginson, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Floyd, AR ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Garner, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- West Point, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Georgetown, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- White County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 12: highest median household income in White County
- No. 2 of 12: highest median home value in White County
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in White County
- No. 2 of 12: lowest median age in White County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72143, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72143 in?
- 72143 is a Searcy, AR mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Searcy; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72143 in?
- 72143 is in White County.
- What is the population of 72143?
- About 35,000 people (±1,189), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 35,111.
- What is the median household income in 72143?
- $58,344 (±$3,654), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72143?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72143 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72143?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72082 (3.9 mi, Kensett), 72068 (5.8 mi, Higginson), 72052 (6.3 mi, Garner), 72178 (7.2 mi, West Point), 72102 (7.8 mi, McRae) and 72085 (10.9 mi, Letona).
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