Zip code 72843: Hector, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72843?

72843 is assigned to Hector, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72843 in?

72843 is in Pope County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72843?

About 1,984 people live in 72843, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72843?

The median household income in 72843 is $62,805.

Q: What zip codes are near 72843?

The closest zip codes to 72843 are 72686, 72080, 72837, 72679, 72141.

Residential delivery areaPope CountyCentral Time

Population

1,984

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$120K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$850/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

157 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

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

About 72843

72843 is a rural zip code in Hector, Arkansas (Pope County), covering 157 sq mi of land. About 1,984 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 47.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,805 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $120,300, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $850 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.5 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 72843 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate89.9%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%91st of 545 in AR
Median age47.6
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5172nd of 550 in AR
Government workers22.2%
90th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%118th of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older21.5%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%221st of 550 in AR
Average commute29.5 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min148th of 508 in AR
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%258th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate12.6%
59th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%352nd of 545 in AR
Residents under 1822.7%
56th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%236th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%316th of 548 in AR
Healthcare workers8.9%
41st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%274th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy5.3%
36th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%506th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$43,023
33rd
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934186th of 542 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.415
32nd
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479317th of 542 in AR
Median household income$62,805
25th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773154th of 495 in AR
Self-employed workers6.8%
17th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%405th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate3%
16th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%326th of 549 in AR
Median gross rent$850
10th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947147th of 395 in AR
Per capita income$24,596
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225405th of 550 in AR
Diversity index12.4
6th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2430th of 550 in AR
Median home value$120,300
5th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000287th of 509 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher11.7%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%377th of 549 in AR
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%273rd of 549 in AR
Population1,984
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391242nd of 550 in AR
Work from home3.2%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%344th of 549 in AR
Broadband access77.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%391st of 545 in AR
Population density13/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi411th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%512th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters17.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%418th of 498 in AR

Measure	72843	Pope	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Homeownership rateStrength	89.9%	70.4%	66.4%	65.2%	96th	91st of 545
Median age	47.6	37	38.5	38.9	92nd	172nd of 550
Government workers	22.2%	16.1%	15.2%	14.5%	90th	118th of 549
Residents 65 and older	21.5%	16.5%	17.6%	17.2%	81st	221st of 550
Average commute	29.5 min	20.1 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	72nd	148th of 508
Veterans	7.2%	7.3%	7.4%	6.2%	69th	258th of 550
Poverty rate	12.6%	16.9%	16%	12.5%	59th	352nd of 545
Residents under 18	22.7%	23.1%	23.1%	22%	56th	236th of 550
Uninsured rate	6.8%	7.3%	9%	8.4%	50th	316th of 548
Healthcare workers	8.9%	9.6%	10.5%	9.7%	41st	274th of 549
Housing vacancy	5.3%	10.3%	13.5%	10.1%	36th	506th of 545
Median earnings per worker	$43,023	$39,053	$41,934	$49,666	33rd	186th of 542
Income inequality (Gini)	0.415	0.469	0.479	0.483	32nd	317th of 542
Median household income	$62,805	$57,344	$60,773	$80,734	25th	154th of 495
Self-employed workers	6.8%	9.9%	10.4%	10%	17th	405th of 549
Unemployment rateStrength	3%	5.1%	4.9%	5.2%	16th	326th of 549
Median gross rent	$850	$859	$947	$1,413	10th	147th of 395
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,596	$30,572	$34,225	$44,673	7th	405th of 550
Diversity index	12.4	33.6	51.2	61.4	6th	430th of 550
Median home value	$120,300	$170,100	$188,000	$332,700	5th	287th of 509
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.7%	24.7%	25.7%	35.7%	4th	377th of 549
Tech workers	0.3%	1.8%	2.5%	3.8%	4th	273rd of 549
Population	1,984	64,131	3,049,391	334,922,499	3rd	242nd of 550
Work from home	3.2%	5%	8.8%	15.1%	3rd	344th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	77.1%	84.6%	86.7%	91%	3rd	391st of 545
Population density	13/sq mi	79/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	411th of 550
Foreign-born residents	0%	4.8%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	512th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	17.1%	42.5%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	418th of 498

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

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

20%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

47.6

Under 18

22.7%

65 and over

21.5%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

12.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 750
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 84.1%
Married couples: 71.6%
Living alone: 14.5%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

0.1%

$200k+

Median household income

72843

$62,805

Pope Co.

$57,344

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,596

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.415

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72843

$120,300

Pope Co.

$170,100

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72843

$850

Pope Co.

$859

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

0.3%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

0.3%

Housing units: 792
Owner-occupied: 89.9%
Vacant: 5.3%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 17.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

10%

20–29

25%

30–44

42%

45–59

60+

Average commute

29.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

20%

Office and admin

15%

Transportation and moving

11%

Education

10%

Management

10%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Food service

Production

Sales

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Computer and math

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Construction

23%

Education

16%

Manufacturing

13%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Other services

Retail

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.3%

Information

0.1%

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$43,023

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72843	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,024	$74,888
Service	$24,934	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,125	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,389	$49,199
Production and transportation	$70,938	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

41%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 76.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
Households with broadband: 77.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 48.3%
No internet access: 20.1%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hector
State: Arkansas
County: Pope County
Center point: 35.5794° N, 92.9023° W
Land area: 157 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hector2% of zip
Appleton (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72843

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72686	Witts Springs, AR	3.6 mi	83	—	—
72080	Jerusalem, AR	11 mi	558	$27,583	$48,300
72837	Dover, AR	12 mi	8,499	$53,833	$158,400
72679	Tilly, AR	12 mi	97	$53,784	—
72141	Scotland, AR	12 mi	660	$28,342	$96,100
72812	Russellville, AR · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
72856	Pelsor, AR	16 mi	446	$47,284	$255,500
72030	Cleveland, AR	17 mi	650	—	$133,300
72063	Hattieville, AR	19 mi	1,673	$59,643	$121,200
72839	Hagarville, AR	20 mi	328	$48,750	$63,200
72802	Russellville, AR	21 mi	23,283	$64,110	$203,400
72031	Clinton, AR	22 mi	6,607	$54,428	$127,700

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Questions about 72843

What city is zip code 72843?

72843 is assigned to Hector, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72843 in?

72843 is in Pope County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72843?

About 1,984 people live in 72843, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72843 in?

72843 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72843?

The median household income in 72843 is $62,805.

What zip codes are near 72843?

The closest zip codes to 72843 are 72686, 72080, 72837, 72679, 72141.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72843, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.