72923 ZIP Code — Barling, AR

Sebastian County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72923 is located in Barling, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. It covers approximately 16.37 square miles and serves a population of 4,901 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72923

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,367. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 72923 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,901

population

16.37

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72923 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72923

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barling	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,901
Population density	299 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	16.37 sq mi
Water area	0.93 sq mi
Latitude	35.3356
Longitude	-94.3098
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	51.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	15.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,901

Population

299

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$50,367

Median household income

$32,465

Per capita income

$125,500

Median home value

$892

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

1,967

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

186

Under 5

205

5–9

10–14

100

130

15–19

144

122

20–24

136

193

25–34

213

280

35–44

310

522

45–54

578

55–59

230

60–64

254

189

65–74

209

213

75–84

235

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	910	18.6%
18 and over	3,991	81.4%
65 and over	962	19.6%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

Asian 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 4.5%

Black or African American 2.4%

Two or more races 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,025	78.4%
Asian	403	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	230	4.5%
Other race	230	4.5%
Black or African American	123	2.4%
Two or more races	120	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	51.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	15.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 25.8%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	25.8%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$50,367

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 36.6%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,500
Median rent / month	$892
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	9.3%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	5.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	23.7%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	0.3%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	61.4%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	57.8%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.8%
Electricity	60.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	847	38.2%
Cohabiting couple	194	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	342	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	834	37.6%
Households with children under 18	457	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	632	28.5%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	23.0%
Married	60.0%	37.9%
Separated	7.0%	4.7%
Widowed	1.7%	11.8%
Divorced	12.6%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	11.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	342	43.0%
High school	244	30.7%
College / grad school	118	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.3%

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Professional & management 13.2%

Retail trade 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Construction 5.9%

Public administration 4.1%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	396	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	26.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,510	92.0%
Spanish	348	7.7%
Other Indo-European	87	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	261	5.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,348	88.7%
Born in same state	4,346	88.7%
Born in different state	2,977	60.7%
Foreign born	2	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	553	11.3%
Not a US citizen	313	56.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	445	9.1%
Italian	222	4.5%
Arab	213	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	15	0.3%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72923

What city is ZIP code 72923 in?

ZIP code 72923 is primarily assigned to Barling, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72923 in?

ZIP code 72923 falls within Sebastian County, Arkansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72923?

The median home value in ZIP code 72923 is $125,500.

Does ZIP code 72923 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 72923 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 72923?

ZIP code 72923 has an estimated population of 4,901 residents, with a density of 299 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72923?

The median household income in ZIP code 72923 is $50,367, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72923 in?

ZIP code 72923 observes the CST timezone.