72523 ZIP Code — Concord, AR

Cleburne County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72523 is located in Concord, Arkansas, within Cleburne County. It covers approximately 41.61 square miles and serves a population of 757 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72523

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,490. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 72523 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

757

population

41.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Concord	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72534 Floral (5.7 mi) 72550 Locust Grove (6.4 mi) 72546 Ida (6.5 mi) 72530 Drasco (8.1 mi) 72179 Wilburn (8.8 mi) 72581 Tumbling Shoals (8.9 mi) 72527 Desha (11 mi) 72555 Marcella (11.8 mi) 72121 Pangburn (12.3 mi) 72568 Pleasant Plains (12.4 mi) 72130 Prim (12.7 mi) 72545 Heber Springs (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	757
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	41.61 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.6206
Longitude	-91.8339
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	74.7%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

757

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$33,490

Median household income

$19,254

Per capita income

$81,300

Median home value

$518

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

460

Housing units

8.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	13.9%
18 and over	652	86.1%
65 and over	139	18.4%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.5%

Asian 2.8%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	723	95.5%
Asian	21	2.8%
Two or more races	13	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.7%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 31.9%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 0.3%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	31.9%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	0.3%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$33,490

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.3%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,300
Median rent / month	$518
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	28.2%
Single-family detached	53.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.7%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	36.0%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	21.1%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	34.9%
Propane / LP gas	57.3%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	178	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	42	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	140	38.8%
Households with children under 18	95	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	30.2%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	19.9%
Married	49.4%	45.1%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	13.0%
Divorced	34.2%	22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 13.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	22.6%
High school	34	29.6%
College / grad school	54	47.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Public administration 18.7%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Construction 7.4%

Other services 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Retail trade 3.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	33.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 40.0%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	52.6%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	62.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.3%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	745	98.4%
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)	757	100.0%
Born in same state	757	100.0%
Born in different state	547	72.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	84	11.1%
Italian	44	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	2.2%
English	13	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.7%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72523

What city is ZIP code 72523 in?

ZIP code 72523 is primarily assigned to Concord, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72523 in?

ZIP code 72523 falls within Cleburne County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72523?

28% of residents in ZIP code 72523 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72523?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72523 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72523 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72523?

The median home value in ZIP code 72523 is $81,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72523 in?

ZIP code 72523 observes the CST timezone.