72623 ZIP Code — Clarkridge, AR

Baxter County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72623 is located in Clarkridge, Arkansas, within Baxter County. It covers approximately 24.84 square miles and serves a population of 675 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72623

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,000. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72623 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

675

population

24.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72623 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72623

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72623. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarkridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72537 Gamaliel (5.3 mi) 72544 Henderson (7.8 mi) 72653 Mountain Home (9.3 mi) 72651 Midway (9.5 mi) 65666 Hardenville (10 mi) 65655 Gainesville (10.1 mi) 65760 Tecumseh (12 mi) 72538 Gepp (12.5 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (12.6 mi) 72635 Gassville (12.7 mi) 72642 Lakeview (13.2 mi) 72531 Elizabeth (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	675
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	24.84 sq mi
Water area	2.93 sq mi
Latitude	36.4500
Longitude	-92.3263
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

675

Population

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

$66,000

Median household income

$23,178

Per capita income

$175,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

237

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	174	25.8%
18 and over	501	74.2%
65 and over	163	24.1%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	672	99.6%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 22.6%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 37.4%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	22.6%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	37.4%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
Median income	$66,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 24.1%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	61.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	39.5%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	3.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	6.6%
3 bedrooms	74.5%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	72.2%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	63.5%
Propane / LP gas	25.7%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	78.7%
Cohabiting couple	34	14.8%
Male householder, no spouse	12	5.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3	1.3%
Households with children under 18	78	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	51.7%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.2%	16.1%
Married	67.9%	78.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	1.3%
Divorced	26.3%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 30.1%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	65	60.7%
High school	9	8.4%
College / grad school	30	28.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.0%

Finance & real estate 15.1%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Education & healthcare 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Retail trade 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	28.5%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	31.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 11.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	50.7%
No insurance	15.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	598	88.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	675	100.0%
Born in same state	675	100.0%
Born in different state	292	43.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	112	16.6%
French	103	15.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	4.3%
Polish	16	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72623

What city is ZIP code 72623 in?

ZIP code 72623 is primarily assigned to Clarkridge, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72623 in?

ZIP code 72623 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72623 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 72623 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72623 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 72623 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72623?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72623 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 72623 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72623 in?

ZIP code 72623 observes the CST timezone.