72653 ZIP Code
Mountain Home, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72653 |
| City/Town: | Mountain Home |
| County: | Baxter |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,615 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,665 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,208 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,052 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,900 |
| Land Area: | 220.8 sq miles
571.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.9 sq miles
28.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.3424, -92.3854 |
Population Information (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,615 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,828 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,787 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 51.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,042 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,269 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,454 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,598 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,374 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,695 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,909 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,162 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,917 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,327 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,302 | 15.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,252 | 11.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,314 | 4.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $824 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,052 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,169 | 87.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,883 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,550 | 72.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,619 | 27.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,878 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 577 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,621 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,440 | 34.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,296 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,450 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,092 | 14.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,402 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72653 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,665 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,063 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,897 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,208 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,312 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,657 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 655 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,227 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,689 | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,119 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 743 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 106 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,614 | 93.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 71 | 0.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 227 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 118 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 85 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,488 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,074 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 935 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 571 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 152 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 184 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72653 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 676 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 449 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,887 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,764 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,226 | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,492 | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,455 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,209 | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 451 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 560 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72653 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,038 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,344 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 229 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 200 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 677 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72653 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 111 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 636 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,194 | 20.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 184 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,629 | 15.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 373 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 105 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 548 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 575 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,960 | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 502 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 559 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 281 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.4% | 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 (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,377 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,600 | 58.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,706 | 54.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,949 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72653 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,328 | 55.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,004 | 53.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,426 | 33.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 758 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 243 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 950 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72653 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,861 | 72.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 737 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 320 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 481 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 251 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 198 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 459 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,703 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72653 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 671 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,516 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,048 | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,633 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,499 | 29.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,218 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 739 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 303 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 395 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72653 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 265 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 896 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,869 | 39.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,603 | 43.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,219 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 200 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72653 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,271 | 32.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,080 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,184 | 54.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 381 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 94 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 159 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72653 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 644 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,888 | 37.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,014 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,623 | 19.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72653 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 957 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,167 | 12.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,180 | 22.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,867 | 19.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,037 | 21.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,018 | 10.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 221 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 103 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72653 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,044 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $388 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $824 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,169 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,320 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,567 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,062 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,692 | 28.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,601 | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,362 | 48.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72653 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,753 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,551 | 21.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,724 | 57.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 566 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,630 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,230 | 19.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72653 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,911 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 169 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,409 | 49.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,203 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 908 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,831 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,209 | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,326 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,467 | 26.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 667 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,679 | 49.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,121 | 41.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72653 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,181 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,220 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,039 | 48.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,110 | 50.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,284 | 30.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 71 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,995 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 150 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 620 | 413.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 620 | 413.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 620 | 413.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 250 | 166.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 273 | 182.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72653 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,573 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,613 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 960 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 575 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 300 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 85 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72653 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,169 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,079 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Mountain Home, AR72653