Baxter County, AR ZIP Codes
12 ZIP codes cover all or part of Baxter County, Arkansas. The Census Bureau counts 42,407 residents in the county, with a median household income of $48,452 and a median home value of $174,600. Median household income ranges from $30,000 in 72651 to $68,810 in 72642. Its largest communities include Mountain Home, Gassville, Calico Rock, Midway and Cotter.
Baxter County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 42,407 |
| Households | 19,348 |
| Median household income | $48,452 |
| Median home value | $174,600 |
| Median age | 51.4 |
| Median rent | $846 |
All 12 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 45,367 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,315 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $30,000 (72651) to $68,810 (72642) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $48,069 |
| Homeowners | 75.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 7 routes, 2,830 homes (4 of 12 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Baxter County: 72642 ($68,810)
- Most residents: 72653 (29,564 people)
- Highest homeownership: 72519 (80.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 72658 (34.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 72651 (26.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 72658 (41.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 72626 ($266,000)
Every ZIP code in Baxter County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72653 | Mountain Home | 29,564 | 13,712 | $48,718 | $174,200 | 73.9% | 22.3% | 12.4% | — | — | 98% of its land |
| 72635 | Gassville | 3,426 | 1,400 | $49,709 | $172,100 | 74.9% | 34.1% | 7.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 72519 | Calico Rock | 2,945 | 955 | $48,438 | $125,900 | 80.0% | 17.0% | 10.6% | — | — | 38% of its land |
| 72658 | Norfork | 1,804 | 713 | $36,094 | $113,100 | 75.6% | 34.2% | 19.7% | 2 | 767 | 100% of its land |
| 72642 | Lakeview | 1,664 | 824 | $68,810 | $224,100 | 78.8% | 10.1% | 15.6% | 2 | 1,056 | 100% of its land |
| 72651 | Midway | 1,304 | 706 | $30,000 | $211,600 | 71.8% | 16.0% | 26.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 72626 | Cotter | 1,294 | 630 | $36,417 | $266,000 | 75.9% | 16.5% | 20.1% | 1 | 706 | 100% of its land |
| 72544 | Henderson | 952 | 404 | $44,057 | $193,100 | 87.6% | 20.8% | 0.8% | 2 | 372 | 100% of its land |
| 72531 | Elizabeth | 870 | 348 | $66,397 | $148,800 | 92.5% | 25.6% | 29.2% | — | — | 39% of its land |
| 72623 | Clarkridge | 565 | 195 | $46,354 | $170,700 | 89.7% | 17.4% | 36.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 72537 | Gamaliel | 535 | 328 | $40,441 | $122,900 | 76.8% | 0.0% | 12.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 72617 | Big Flat | 444 | 100 | — | $78,000 | 96.0% | 56.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 98% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Baxter County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Mountain Home — 13,108 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gassville — 1,850 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Calico Rock — 1,771 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Midway — 1,279 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cotter — 1,063 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Lakeview — 851 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Norfork — 690 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Salesville — 515 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Henderson — 415 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Briarcliff — 257 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Big Flat — 71 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gamaliel — 15 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Buffalo City — 0 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Baxter County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Baxter County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Baxter County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Baxter County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Baxter County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Baxter County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Baxter County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Baxter County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Baxter County, AR?
- 72653, 72635, 72519, 72658, 72642, 72651, 72626, 72544, 72531, 72623, 72537 and 72617. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Baxter County?
- 42,407 residents in 19,348 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Baxter County?
- $48,452 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $30,000 (72651) to $68,810 (72642).
- Which Baxter County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 72642, at $68,810, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Baxter County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Baxter County?
- For the 4 of 12 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 7 carrier routes reaching 2,830 residential and 72 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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