72943 ZIP Code — Magazine, AR

Logan County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72943 is located in Magazine, Arkansas, within Logan County. It covers approximately 101.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72943

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,806.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

2,589

population

101.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Magazine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72927 Booneville (7.6 mi) 72951 Ratcliff (9.1 mi) 72855 Paris (9.7 mi) 72928 Branch (10.1 mi) 72842 Havana (12.5 mi) 72865 Subiaco (15.2 mi) 72933 Charleston (16.9 mi) 72832 Coal Hill (18.4 mi) 72930 Cecil (19 mi) 72824 Belleville (19.2 mi) 72863 Scranton (19.7 mi) 72821 Altus (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,589
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	101.33 sq mi
Water area	2.56 sq mi
Latitude	35.1773
Longitude	-93.8068
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,589

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$51,806

Median household income

$24,464

Per capita income

$135,400

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

949

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

109

5–9

119

112

10–14

121

15–19

20–24

173

25–34

188

156

35–44

169

203

45–54

220

55–59

60–64

133

65–74

144

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	612	23.6%
18 and over	1,977	76.4%
65 and over	370	14.3%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 1.3%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,430	92.6%
Two or more races	90	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.3%
Asian	33	1.3%
Black or African American	30	1.1%
Other race	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 19.3%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 0.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	19.3%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	0.2%
Median income	$51,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,400
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	49.1%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.0%
Electricity	56.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.4%
Wood	13.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	476	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	77	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	211	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	222	22.5%
Households with children under 18	361	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	27.9%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	15.9%
Married	47.8%	48.3%
Separated	3.1%	1.3%
Widowed	4.0%	12.0%
Divorced	11.6%	22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	4.9%
Kindergarten	12	2.0%
Elementary school	399	67.7%
High school	85	14.4%
College / grad school	64	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Manufacturing 22.2%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 10.4%

Other services 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Construction 4.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.9%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,505	96.8%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,561	98.9%
Born in same state	2,551	98.5%
Born in different state	1,832	70.8%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.1%
Not a US citizen	25	89.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	346	13.4%
Arab	324	12.5%
French	137	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	55	2.1%
Polish	2	0.1%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	95.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72943

What city is ZIP code 72943 in?

ZIP code 72943 is primarily assigned to Magazine, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72943 in?

ZIP code 72943 falls within Logan County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72943?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72943?

16% of residents in ZIP code 72943 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72943?

The median home value in ZIP code 72943 is $135,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 72943?

ZIP code 72943 has an estimated population of 2,589 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72943 in?

ZIP code 72943 observes the CST timezone.