Zip code 72617: Big Flat, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72617?

72617 is assigned to Big Flat, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72617 in?

72617 is mostly in Baxter County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72617?

About 444 people live in 72617, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 72617?

The closest zip codes to 72617 are 72639, 72663, 72533, 72658, 72680.

Residential delivery areaBaxter CountyCentral Time

Population

444

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$78K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

39 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72617

72617 is a rural zip code in Big Flat, Arkansas (Baxter County), covering 39 sq mi of land. About 444 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 30.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $78,000. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 49.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; production and manufacturing; and sales.

How 72617 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 444 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate96%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%41st of 545 in AR
Average commute49.1 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min13th of 508 in AR
Residents under 1836.7%
99th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%8th of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy18%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%252nd of 545 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher43.4%
71st
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%22nd of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%212th of 549 in AR
Poverty rate10.8%
49th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%393rd of 545 in AR
Median age30.8
5th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5524th of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older7.2%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%528th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$29,382
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934476th of 542 in AR
Population444
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391438th of 550 in AR
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi422nd of 550 in AR
Per capita income$15,191
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225533rd of 550 in AR
Median home value$78,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000451st of 509 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%444th of 549 in AR
Diversity index1.3
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2520th of 550 in AR
Broadband access66%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%493rd of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate0.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%515th of 548 in AR
Veterans1.1%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%511th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%387th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%451st of 498 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%297th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers0.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%480th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers1.1%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%495th of 549 in AR
Government workers0.5%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%521st of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.327
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479482nd of 542 in AR

Measure	72617	Baxter	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Homeownership rateStrength	96%	75.2%	66.4%	65.2%	99th	41st of 545
Average commuteWeakness	49.1 min	19.4 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	99th	13th of 508
Residents under 18	36.7%	17.7%	23.1%	22%	99th	8th of 550
Housing vacancy	18%	15.4%	13.5%	10.1%	91st	252nd of 545
Bachelor's degree or higher	43.4%	19.4%	25.7%	35.7%	71st	22nd of 549
Unemployment rate	5.1%	6.3%	4.9%	5.2%	54th	212th of 549
Poverty rate	10.8%	15.5%	16%	12.5%	49th	393rd of 545
Median age	30.8	51.4	38.5	38.9	5th	524th of 550
Residents 65 and older	7.2%	31%	17.6%	17.2%	2nd	528th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,382	$35,546	$41,934	$49,666	2nd	476th of 542
Population	444	42,407	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	438th of 550
Population density	12/sq mi	77/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	422nd of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,191	$32,488	$34,225	$44,673	1st	533rd of 550
Median home value	$78,000	$174,600	$188,000	$332,700	1st	451st of 509
Work from home	0%	7.4%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	444th of 549
Diversity index	1.3	16.1	51.2	61.4	1st	520th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	66%	87.2%	86.7%	91%	1st	493rd of 545
Uninsured rateStrength	0.7%	7%	9%	8.4%	1st	515th of 548
Veterans	1.1%	11.8%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	511th of 550
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.1%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	387th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	51.4%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	451st of 498
Tech workers	0%	1.1%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	297th of 549
Healthcare workers	0.5%	11.7%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	480th of 549
Self-employed workers	1.1%	14.3%	10.4%	10%	1st	495th of 549
Government workers	0.5%	11.6%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	521st of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.327	0.476	0.479	0.483	1st	482nd of 542

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

20%

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

27%

25–34

35–44

45–54

21%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.8

Under 18

36.7%

65 and over

7.2%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.7%

Diversity index

1.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 100
Average household size: 4.4
Family households: 69%
Married couples: 66%
Living alone: 31%
Veterans (of adults): 1.1%
Male / female: 32% / 68%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

52%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72617

—

Baxter Co.

$48,452

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,191

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.327

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72617

$78,000

Baxter Co.

$174,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72617

—

Baxter Co.

$846

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 122
Owner-occupied: 96%
Vacant: 18%
Median year built: 1956
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

63%

Carpooled

36%

Transit

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

23%

45–59

60+

68%

Average commute

49.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

35%

Production

31%

Sales

22%

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

0.5%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

61%

Retail

23%

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

0.5%

Public administration

0.5%

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$29,382

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

0.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72617	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$33,730	$74,888
Service	$2,917	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,725	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

29%

Some college

Associate's

20%

Bachelor's

43%

Graduate

0.7%

High school graduate or higher: 93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.7%
Households with broadband: 66%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59%
No internet access: 27%
Without health insurance: 0.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Big Flat
State: Arkansas
County: Baxter County
Center point: 36.0200° N, 92.3867° W
Land area: 39 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72617 spans 2 counties

Baxter County98% of land
Stone County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Big Flat3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72617

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72639	Harriet, AR	6.1 mi	775	$46,597	$93,600
72663	Onia, AR	6.4 mi	594	—	$250,700
72533	Fifty Six, AR	8.4 mi	334	$51,583	$185,100
72658	Norfork, AR	9.7 mi	1,804	$36,094	$113,100
72680	Timbo, AR	10 mi	1,109	$43,668	$144,100
72519	Calico Rock, AR	14 mi	2,945	$48,438	$125,900
72659	Norfork, AR · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
72051	Fox, AR	16 mi	659	—	$66,200
72657	Timbo, AR · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
72634	Flippin, AR	17 mi	4,977	$49,015	$163,700
72645	Leslie, AR	18 mi	1,306	$33,516	$116,200
72636	Gilbert, AR	19 mi	16	$121,250	—

Questions about 72617

What city is zip code 72617?

72617 is assigned to Big Flat, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72617 in?

72617 is mostly in Baxter County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72617?

About 444 people live in 72617, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72617 in?

72617 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 72617?

The closest zip codes to 72617 are 72639, 72663, 72533, 72658, 72680.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72617, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.