72143 ZIP Code
Searcy, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72143 |
| City/Town: | Searcy |
| County: | White |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,692 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,402 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,403 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,763 |
| Median Home Value: | $173,100 |
| Land Area: | 302.0 sq miles
782.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2267, -91.7368 |
Population Information (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,692 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,461 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,231 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,971 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,040 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,227 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,443 | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,020 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,890 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,527 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,575 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,335 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,080 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,855 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,859 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 870 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $173,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $831 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,763 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,842 | 87.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,921 | 13.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,022 | 62.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,820 | 37.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,991 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 609 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,850 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,112 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,836 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,660 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,055 | 14.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,869 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72143 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,402 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,550 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,916 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,403 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,540 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,640 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 885 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,578 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,371 | 84.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,603 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 658 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,494 | 85.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,668 | 7.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 110 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 497 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 424 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,499 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 792 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,706 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,311 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 55 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 40 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 300 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72143 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 752 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 763 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,348 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,553 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,157 | 16.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,038 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,461 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,730 | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 517 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 523 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72143 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,031 | 82.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,108 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 46 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 516 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 598 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72143 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 172 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 863 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,007 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 160 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,829 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 637 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 208 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 491 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 910 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,041 | 34.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,337 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 754 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 231 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,827 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,298 | 64.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,816 | 39.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,586 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72143 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,109 | 70.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,242 | 33.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,222 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 641 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 342 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,560 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72143 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,877 | 66.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 242 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 363 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 719 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 499 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 848 | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 750 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,408 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72143 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,663 | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,508 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,818 | 25.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,380 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,439 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 850 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 482 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 346 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 246 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72143 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 321 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,056 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,097 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,887 | 46.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,723 | 11.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 679 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72143 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,735 | 29.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 668 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,188 | 63.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 16 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 164 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 62 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72143 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,073 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,240 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,140 | 40.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,389 | 18.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72143 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 540 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 857 | 10.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,435 | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,029 | 25.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,898 | 23.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 906 | 11.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 281 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 76 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72143 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,203 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $377 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $831 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,842 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,141 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,619 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,091 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,204 | 32.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,261 | 33.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,959 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72143 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,106 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,875 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,478 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 293 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,350 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,073 | 38.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72143 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,436 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 248 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 377 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,427 | 32.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,596 | 15.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,788 | 45.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,038 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,882 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,413 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,905 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 524 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,112 | 52.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,269 | 38.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72143 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,493 | 79.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,598 | 19.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,753 | 56.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,700 | 40.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,621 | 24.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 145 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72143 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,775 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 339 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 917 | 270.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 917 | 270.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 917 | 270.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 121 | 35.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 7.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 485 | 143.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 5.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72143 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,721 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,920 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,801 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,218 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 422 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 132 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72143 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,842 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,660 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Searcy, AR72143