Zip code 72923: Barling, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72923?

72923 is assigned to Barling, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72923 in?

72923 is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72923?

About 4,956 people live in 72923, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72923?

The median household income in 72923 is $54,157.

Q: What zip codes are near 72923?

The closest zip codes to 72923 are 72905, 72903, 72916, 72908, 72941.

Residential delivery areaSebastian CountyCentral Time

Population

4,956

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$140K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,128/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

16 sq mi

303 people/sq mi

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

About 72923

72923 is a small-town zip code in Barling, Arkansas (Sebastian County), covering 16 sq mi of land. About 4,956 people live here, or 303 per square mile. The median resident is 42.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,157 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $140,000, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,128 a month.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.9 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and production and manufacturing.

How 72923 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy16.2%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%285th of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers12.5%
85th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%129th of 549 in AR
Median age42.8
76th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5263rd of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older20%
74th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%254th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate15.3%
70th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%297th of 545 in AR
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%271st of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate73.7%
63rd
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%333rd of 545 in AR
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%288th of 549 in AR
Tech workers3%
52nd
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%79th of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents9.3%
48th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%41st of 550 in AR
Diversity index46
45th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2166th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$1,128
31st
U.S. $1,413 · AR $94728th of 395 in AR
Work from home9.4%
31st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%141st of 549 in AR
Population density303/sq mi
26th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi66th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate4.2%
24th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%436th of 548 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher21.1%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%149th of 549 in AR
Broadband access87.9%
23rd
U.S. 91% · AR 86.7%164th of 545 in AR
Residents under 1818.5%
21st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%383rd of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$39,068
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934280th of 542 in AR
Rent-burdened renters40.7%
17th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%290th of 498 in AR
Per capita income$28,244
14th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225274th of 550 in AR
Median household income$54,157
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773245th of 495 in AR
Self-employed workers6.1%
10th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%423rd of 549 in AR
Population4,956
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391144th of 550 in AR
Median home value$140,000
8th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000234th of 509 in AR
Average commute17.9 min
6th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min462nd of 508 in AR
Unemployment rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%394th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.351
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479461st of 542 in AR

Measure	72923	Sebastian	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Housing vacancy	16.2%	9.2%	13.5%	10.1%	88th	285th of 545
Healthcare workers	12.5%	10.2%	10.5%	9.7%	85th	129th of 549
Median age	42.8	38	38.5	38.9	76th	263rd of 550
Residents 65 and older	20%	17%	17.6%	17.2%	74th	254th of 550
Poverty rate	15.3%	16%	16%	12.5%	70th	297th of 545
Veterans	7%	7.5%	7.4%	6.2%	66th	271st of 550
Homeownership rate	73.7%	61.4%	66.4%	65.2%	63rd	333rd of 545
Government workers	14.8%	13%	15.2%	14.5%	58th	288th of 549
Tech workers	3%	2.2%	2.5%	3.8%	52nd	79th of 549
Foreign-born residents	9.3%	9%	5.4%	14.1%	48th	41st of 550
Diversity index	46	52.6	51.2	61.4	45th	166th of 550
Median gross rent	$1,128	$886	$947	$1,413	31st	28th of 395
Work from home	9.4%	7.6%	8.8%	15.1%	31st	141st of 549
Population density	303/sq mi	243/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	26th	66th of 550
Uninsured rate	4.2%	10.5%	9%	8.4%	24th	436th of 548
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.1%	23.3%	25.7%	35.7%	23rd	149th of 549
Broadband access	87.9%	86%	86.7%	91%	23rd	164th of 545
Residents under 18	18.5%	23.8%	23.1%	22%	21st	383rd of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,068	$40,230	$41,934	$49,666	19th	280th of 542
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.7%	42.5%	44.8%	51.1%	17th	290th of 498
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,244	$34,992	$34,225	$44,673	14th	274th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,157	$57,790	$60,773	$80,734	13th	245th of 495
Self-employed workers	6.1%	9.3%	10.4%	10%	10th	423rd of 549
Population	4,956	128,900	3,049,391	334,922,499	8th	144th of 550
Median home value	$140,000	$176,200	$188,000	$332,700	8th	234th of 509
Average commuteStrength	17.9 min	19.3 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	6th	462nd of 508
Unemployment rateStrength	1.9%	5.5%	4.9%	5.2%	5th	394th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.351	0.506	0.479	0.483	3rd	461st 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

13%

5–17

11%

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

12%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.8

Under 18

18.5%

65 and over

20%

Race and ethnicity

White72%
Black2%
Hispanic13%
Asian9%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

59.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

87%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 2,133
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 59%
Married couples: 42.9%
Living alone: 34.8%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

22%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.5%

Median household income

72923

$54,157

Sebastian Co.

$57,790

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,244

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.351

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72923

$140,000

Sebastian Co.

$176,200

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72923

$1,128

Sebastian Co.

$886

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,546
Owner-occupied: 73.7%
Vacant: 16.2%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.2%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

35%

20–29

37%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

17.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

25%

Healthcare

13%

Production

12%

Sales

10%

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Food service

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Computer and math

Management

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

0.9%

Cleaning and personal care

0.9%

Engineering and science

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Construction

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,068

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72923	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,720	$74,888
Service	$18,770	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,853	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$29,521	$49,199
Production and transportation	$51,374	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

41%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 87.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.2%
No internet access: 11.3%
Without health insurance: 4.2%
Limited-English households: 3.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Barling
State: Arkansas
County: Sebastian County
Center point: 35.3087° N, 94.2894° W
Land area: 16 sq mi
Water area: 1.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Barling42% of zip
Fort Smith40% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72923

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72905	Fort Smith, AR	4.1 mi	0	—	—
72903	Fort Smith, AR	5.1 mi	27,242	$61,434	$235,900
72916	Fort Smith, AR	5.3 mi	11,711	$87,983	$263,700
72908	Fort Smith, AR	6.7 mi	14,288	$72,732	$197,000
72941	Lavaca, AR	7.5 mi	5,140	$73,558	$169,600
72901	Fort Smith, AR	8.1 mi	19,819	$42,851	$118,100
72906	Fort Smith, AR · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
72913	Fort Smith, AR · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
72914	Fort Smith, AR · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
72917	Fort Smith, AR · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
72918	Fort Smith, AR · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—
72919	Fort Smith, AR · PO box	8.1 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 72923

What city is zip code 72923?

72923 is assigned to Barling, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72923 in?

72923 is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72923?

About 4,956 people live in 72923, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72923 in?

72923 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72923?

The median household income in 72923 is $54,157.

What zip codes are near 72923?

The closest zip codes to 72923 are 72905, 72903, 72916, 72908, 72941.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72923, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.