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Cleburne County
Heber Springs, AR
72543
72543 ZIP Code — Heber Springs, AR
Cleburne County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72543 is located in
Heber Springs ,
Arkansas ,
within Cleburne County .
It covers approximately 113.68 square miles and serves a population of
12,773 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 501 .
About ZIP code 72543
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 $174,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $58,182. 44% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 72543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
12,773
Population density
112 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
023
Geography
Land area
113.68 sq mi
Water area
12.91 sq mi
Latitude
35.4559
Longitude
-92.0077
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
501
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
55.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
30.3%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
11.0%
11.3%
15.7%
Over $200k
4.6%
3.1%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$58,182
Median household income
$174,000
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,319 18.2% 18 and over 10,454 81.8% 65 and over 3,343 26.2% Median age 47.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Group Count % White 12,268 94.9% Two or more races 348 2.7% Hispanic or Latino 154 1.2% Black or African American 74 0.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 46 0.4% Asian 26 0.2% Other race 11 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.4%
55.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
34.0%
30.3%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
11.0%
11.3%
15.7%
Over $200k
4.6%
3.1%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 4.7% $15k–$25k 11.5% $25k–$35k 8.3% $35k–$50k 14.7% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 10.4% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 6.8% Median income $58,182
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $174,000 Median rent / month $843 Owner occupied 73.0% Renter occupied 27.0% Vacant 20.4% Single-family detached 79.4% Large apartment buildings 0.1% Mobile homes 12.4% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 15.5% 1990–1999 22.7% 1980–1989 13.6% 1970–1979 26.2% 1960–1969 9.4% 1950–1959 5.5% 1940–1949 0.7% 1939 or earlier 1.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.0% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 53.2% 4 bedrooms 13.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.3% 1 vehicle 32.1% 2 vehicles 41.6% 3 or more 23.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.0% Electricity 57.4% Propane / LP gas 7.5% Wood 1.4% Solar 0.1% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,749 50.5% Cohabiting couple 183 3.4% Male householder, no spouse 1,009 18.5% Female householder, no spouse 1,499 27.6% Households with children under 18 1,257 23.1% Households with seniors (65+) 2,198 40.4% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.6% 13.8% Married 56.5% 53.5% Separated 0.7% 2.2% Widowed 4.7% 16.1% Divorced 13.5% 14.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.6% Bachelor's or higher 19.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 33 1.7% Kindergarten 72 3.7% Elementary school 1,052 53.5% High school 552 28.0% College / grad school 259 13.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Professional & management
11.2%
Public administration
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.0% Service 19.3% Sales & office 18.8% Natural resources & construction 10.7% Production & transportation 19.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.4% Government 9.6% Self-employed 11.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.3% Carpool 9.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.8% Work from home 9.4% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 27.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
13.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.0% Retirement income 30.8% Supplemental Security 5.6% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 9.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 42.0% High cholesterol 41.2% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 9.3% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 31.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.3% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 30.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.0% Depression 24.8% Fair or poor health 19.8% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1,192 11.4%
Disability % Any disability 22.3% Under 18 11.2% 18–64 years 19.6% 65 and over 36.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.6% Public insurance 54.5% No insurance 6.6% Uninsured under 19 3.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 12,228 95.7% Spanish 35 0.3% Other Indo-European 35 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 12,661 99.1% Born in same state 12,615 98.8% Born in different state 7,102 55.6% Foreign born 46 0.4% Naturalized citizen 112 0.9% Not a US citizen 40 35.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 2,364 18.5% Italian 1,774 13.9% Arab 915 7.2%
Ancestry Count % English 150 1.2% Polish 17 0.1% German 8 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.6% Internet access 89.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72543
What city is ZIP code 72543 in?
ZIP code 72543 is primarily assigned to Heber Springs, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72543 in?
ZIP code 72543 falls within Cleburne County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72543 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 72543 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 72543 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 72543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72543 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 72543 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72543?
The median home value in ZIP code 72543 is $174,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72543 in?
ZIP code 72543 observes the CST timezone.
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