Baxter County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 12 ZIP codes · 10 cities
12
ZIP codes
42,144
population (2021)
+1.5%
pop change since 2010
05005
FIPS code
Baxter County ZIP code map
About Baxter County
Baxter County is located in Arkansas and contains 12 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 42,144 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.5% from 41,513 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Baxter County is 05005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 42,144 |
| 2010 population | 41,513 |
| Change | +1.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05005 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Baxter County
ZIP codes for Baxter County, AR (12)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72537 | Gamaliel | Baxter | View map |
| 72544 | Henderson | Baxter | View map |
| 72617 | Big Flat | Baxter | View map |
| 72623 | Clarkridge | Baxter | View map |
| 72626 | Cotter | Baxter | View map |
| 72635 | Gassville | Baxter | View map |
| 72642 | Lakeview | Baxter | View map |
| 72651 | Midway | Baxter | View map |
| 72653 | Mountain Home | Baxter | View map |
| 72654 | Mountain Home | Baxter | View map |
| 72658 | Norfork | Baxter | View map |
| 72659 | Norfork | Baxter | View map |
Demographics & statistics
41,795
Population
51.3
Median age
$46,964
Median household income
$30,199
Per capita income
$136,173
Median home value
$572
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
17,994
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
852
Under 5
890
897
5–9
937
1,100
10–14
1,151
1,085
15–19
1,134
854
20–24
893
1,873
25–34
1,959
2,035
35–44
2,128
2,244
45–54
2,346
1,354
55–59
1,415
1,791
60–64
1,872
3,256
65–74
3,405
2,261
75–84
2,364
831
85+
868
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,255 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 34,540 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 12,985 | 32.6% |
| Median age | 51.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,072 | 90.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,003 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,282 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 237 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 230 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 135 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
17.7%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
9.9%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $46,964 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.6%
$50k–$100k
22.5%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
7.9%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,173 |
| Median rent / month | $572 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 25.5% |
| Single-family detached | 76.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 18.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 27.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.5% |
| Electricity | 51.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 7.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,434 | 55.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,378 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,133 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,045 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,847 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,347 | 51.9% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| Married | 62.5% | 60.9% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
38.4%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 331 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 372 | 8.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,436 | 44.6% |
| High school | 1,656 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,324 | 16.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
27.2%
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
12.2%
Construction
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
3.3%
Professional & management
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.1% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.1% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 13.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
14.8%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
32.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 54.9% |
| Retirement income | 34.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.7% |
| High cholesterol | 42.2% |
| Heart disease | 10.4% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 33.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 30.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 57.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,639 | 12.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.3% |
| 18–64 years | 25.1% |
| 65 and over | 49.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.7% |
| Public insurance | 63.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,053 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 333 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 153 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 150 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,887 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 40,667 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,171 | 41.2% |
| Foreign born | 220 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 908 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 624 | 41.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,436 | 15.4% |
| Italian | 5,720 | 13.7% |
| Arab | 3,066 | 7.3% |
| English | 989 | 2.4% |
| Polish | 717 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 264 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 128 | 0.3% |
| German | 120 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 66 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.9% |
| Internet access | 86.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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