Zip code 72640: Hasty, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72640?

72640 is assigned to Hasty, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72640 in?

72640 is in Newton County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72640?

About 607 people live in 72640, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72640?

The median household income in 72640 is $103,409.

Q: What zip codes are near 72640?

The closest zip codes to 72640 are 72683, 72685, 72655, 72648, 72641.

Residential delivery areaNewton CountyCentral Time

Population

607

Median household income

$103K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$166K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

21 sq mi

29 people/sq mi

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

About 72640

72640 is a rural zip code in Hasty, Arkansas (Newton County), covering 21 sq mi of land. About 607 people live here, or 29 per square mile. The median resident is 34.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $103,409 a year, 28% above the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $165,800, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; education; and transportation and moving goods.

How 72640 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate28.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%5th of 549 in AR
Veterans24.9%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%9th of 550 in AR
Residents under 1833.3%
99th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%23rd of 550 in AR
Work from home34.8%
98th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%8th of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate91%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%79th of 545 in AR
Government workers22.9%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%109th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers11.7%
75th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%226th of 549 in AR
Median household income$103,409
74th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,77311th of 495 in AR
Healthcare workers10.8%
69th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%192nd of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$52,917
63rd
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,93452nd of 542 in AR
Residents 65 and older17.6%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%334th of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy6.4%
48th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%489th of 545 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher24.2%
32nd
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%104th of 549 in AR
Median age34.7
19th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5471st of 550 in AR
Per capita income$29,667
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225227th of 550 in AR
Median home value$165,800
13th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000148th of 509 in AR
Diversity index13.7
7th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2419th of 550 in AR
Population density29/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi255th of 550 in AR
Broadband access78.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%366th of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%506th of 548 in AR
Population607
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391404th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%538th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%496th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%451st of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.260
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479531st of 542 in AR

Measure	72640	Newton	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Unemployment rateWeakness	28.3%	4.1%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	5th of 549
Veterans	24.9%	11.4%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	9th of 550
Residents under 18	33.3%	18.7%	23.1%	22%	99th	23rd of 550
Work from home	34.8%	16.1%	8.8%	15.1%	98th	8th of 549
Homeownership rateStrength	91%	76.5%	66.4%	65.2%	97th	79th of 545
Government workers	22.9%	17.7%	15.2%	14.5%	91st	109th of 549
Self-employed workers	11.7%	16.9%	10.4%	10%	75th	226th of 549
Median household income	$103,409	$48,986	$60,773	$80,734	74th	11th of 495
Healthcare workers	10.8%	8.2%	10.5%	9.7%	69th	192nd of 549
Median earnings per worker	$52,917	$35,935	$41,934	$49,666	63rd	52nd of 542
Residents 65 and older	17.6%	27.7%	17.6%	17.2%	58th	334th of 550
Housing vacancy	6.4%	22.4%	13.5%	10.1%	48th	489th of 545
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.2%	15.7%	25.7%	35.7%	32nd	104th of 549
Median age	34.7	49.9	38.5	38.9	19th	471st of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,667	$29,648	$34,225	$44,673	18th	227th of 550
Median home value	$165,800	$169,300	$188,000	$332,700	13th	148th of 509
Diversity index	13.7	14.2	51.2	61.4	7th	419th of 550
Population density	29/sq mi	9/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	255th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	78.6%	80.8%	86.7%	91%	3rd	366th of 545
Uninsured rateStrength	1.3%	6.5%	9%	8.4%	2nd	506th of 548
Population	607	7,112	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	404th of 550
Poverty rateStrength	0%	15.9%	16%	12.5%	1st	538th of 545
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.6%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	496th of 550
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	451st of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.260	0.425	0.479	0.483	1st	531st 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

Under 5

32%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

23%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

34.7

Under 18

33.3%

65 and over

17.6%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

13.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

74.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 234
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 89.3%
Married couples: 79.5%
Living alone: 10.7%
Veterans (of adults): 24.9%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

18%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

64%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72640

$103,409

Newton Co.

$48,986

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,667

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.260

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72640

$165,800

Newton Co.

$169,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72640

—

Newton Co.

$617

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 250
Owner-occupied: 91%
Vacant: 6.4%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 6.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

39%

Carpooled

19%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

35%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

30%

20–29

18%

30–44

28%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

28.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

72.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

28%

Education

17%

Transportation and moving

13%

Healthcare

11%

Farming, fishing and forestry

11%

Office and admin

10%

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Production

Industries

Retail

28%

Education

23%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

18%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Wholesale

11%

Construction

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$52,917

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72640	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$65,332	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

33%

High school

20%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 67.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
Households with broadband: 78.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.5%
No internet access: 21.4%
Without health insurance: 1.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hasty
State: Arkansas
County: Newton County
Center point: 36.0028° N, 93.0594° W
Land area: 21 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 72640

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72683	Vendor, AR	5.8 mi	334	$51,196	$122,800
72685	Western Grove, AR	5.9 mi	1,398	$48,750	$203,900
72655	Mount Judea, AR	6.6 mi	420	$44,722	$107,700
72648	Marble Falls, AR	8.2 mi	580	$70,921	$279,900
72641	Jasper, AR	8.6 mi	1,784	$37,696	$179,800
72669	Pindall, AR	11 mi	186	$42,109	—
72666	Parthenon, AR	13 mi	354	$34,444	$113,900
72633	Everton, AR	14 mi	1,512	$45,385	$154,000
72675	Saint Joe, AR	15 mi	1,047	$48,393	$157,500
72602	Harrison, AR · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
72856	Pelsor, AR	16 mi	446	$47,284	$255,500
72601	Harrison, AR	16 mi	31,370	$56,353	$196,300

Questions about 72640

What city is zip code 72640?

72640 is assigned to Hasty, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72640 in?

72640 is in Newton County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72640?

About 607 people live in 72640, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72640 in?

72640 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72640?

The median household income in 72640 is $103,409.

What zip codes are near 72640?

The closest zip codes to 72640 are 72683, 72685, 72655, 72648, 72641.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72640, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.