72543 ZIP Code, Heber Springs, AR
72543 is a ZIP code in Heber Springs, Arkansas in Cleburne County. It covers 114 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72581, 72179 and 72546. 12,350 people live here in 5,259 households. With about 109 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $56,722, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 47.7, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Heber Springs, AR
- County: Cleburne County
- Land area: 114 sq mi
- Population: 12,350
- Median household income: $56,722
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,350 |
| Households | 5,259 |
| Median household income | $56,722 |
| Income per person | $35,922 |
| Median age | 47.7 |
| Homeowners | 75.7% |
| Median home value | $187,800 |
| Median rent | $849 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% |
| Broadband internet | 83.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 10.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.3% |
| $50–75K | 23.7% |
| $75–100K | 12.3% |
| $100–150K | 11.7% |
| $150–200K | 3.5% |
| $200K+ | 6.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 11.2% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 14.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.7% |
| Owned outright | 29.0% |
| Rented | 17.8% |
| Vacant | 26.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.2% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 5.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 1.5% |
| Mobile / other | 10.9% |
Businesses in 72543
381 business establishments with 4,785 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 66
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 58
- Accommodation and Food Services: 46
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 39
- Construction: 31
- Finance and Insurance: 28
- Manufacturing: 23
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 20
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72581 — Tumbling Shoals CDP, AR (6.3 mi)
- 72179 — Wilburn CDP, AR (7.9 mi)
- 72546 — Tumbling Shoals CDP, AR (8.6 mi)
- 72137 — Rose Bud town, AR (8.9 mi)
- 72530 — Drasco CDP, AR (11 mi)
- 72131 — Quitman city, AR (11.5 mi)
- 72085 — Letona town, AR (11.6 mi)
- 72067 — Greers Ferry city, AR (11.8 mi)
Areas that include 72543
- Heber Springs, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wilburn, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Cleburne County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median household income in Cleburne County
- No. 3 of 9: highest median home value in Cleburne County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Cleburne County
- No. 5 of 9: lowest median age in Cleburne County
- No. 5 of 9: highest median age in Cleburne County
- No. 5 of 8: fastest population growth in Cleburne County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72543, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72543 in?
- 72543 is a Heber Springs, AR mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Heber Springs; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72543 in?
- 72543 is in Cleburne County.
- What is the population of 72543?
- About 12,350 people (±635), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,175.
- What is the median household income in 72543?
- $56,722 (±$7,313), 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 72543?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72543 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72543?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72581 (6.3 mi, Tumbling Shoals), 72179 (7.9 mi, Wilburn), 72546 (8.6 mi, Tumbling Shoals), 72137 (8.9 mi, Rose Bud), 72530 (11 mi, Drasco) and 72131 (11.5 mi, Quitman).
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