72653 ZIP Code, Mountain Home, AR
72653 is a ZIP code in Mountain Home, Arkansas in Baxter County. It covers 221 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72635, 72651 and 72642. 29,564 people live here in 13,712 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Arkansas ZIP codes. With about 134 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $48,718, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 51.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mountain Home, AR
- County: Baxter County
- Land area: 221 sq mi
- Population: 29,564
- Median household income: $48,718
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,564 |
| Households | 13,712 |
| Median household income | $48,718 |
| Income per person | $34,181 |
| Median age | 51.3 |
| Homeowners | 73.9% |
| Median home value | $174,200 |
| Median rent | $854 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% |
| Broadband internet | 87.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 11.3% |
| $25–35K | 14.0% |
| $35–50K | 16.9% |
| $50–75K | 17.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.8% |
| $100–150K | 10.6% |
| $150–200K | 5.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.4% |
| 10–19 | 10.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 8.4% |
| 35–44 | 11.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 15.4% |
| 75+ | 16.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 32.5% |
| Owned outright | 32.9% |
| Rented | 23.0% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.7% |
| Townhome | 3.6% |
| 2–4 units | 5.4% |
| 5–19 units | 3.5% |
| 20+ units | 3.3% |
| Mobile / other | 11.6% |
Businesses in 72653
912 business establishments with 12,420 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 175
- Retail Trade: 150
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 90
- Accommodation and Food Services: 86
- Construction: 83
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 71
- Finance and Insurance: 70
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 41
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72635 — Gassville city, AR (5.8 mi)
- 72651 — Midway CDP, AR (5.9 mi)
- 72642 — Lakeview city, AR (9.1 mi)
- 72626 — Cotter city, AR (9.4 mi)
- 72623 (9.6 mi)
- 72537 — Gamaliel CDP, AR (11.2 mi)
- 72544 — Henderson CDP, AR (11.7 mi)
- 72619 — Bull Shoals city, AR (11.7 mi)
Areas that include 72653
- Mountain Home, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Salesville, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Briarcliff, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Buffalo City, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Baxter County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Baxter County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Baxter County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of households with children in Baxter County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Baxter County
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Baxter County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Baxter County
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Baxter County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72653, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72653 in?
- 72653 is a Mountain Home, AR mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Mountain Home, 2% lies inside Salesville and 1% lies inside Briarcliff; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72653 in?
- 72653 is in Baxter County.
- What is the population of 72653?
- About 29,564 people (±1,144), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,758.
- What is the median household income in 72653?
- $48,718 (±$4,210), 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 72653?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72653 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72653?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72635 (5.8 mi, Gassville), 72651 (5.9 mi, Midway), 72642 (9.1 mi, Lakeview), 72626 (9.4 mi, Cotter), 72623 (9.6 mi) and 72537 (11.2 mi, Gamaliel).
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