72544 ZIP Code — Henderson, AR

Baxter County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72544 is located in Henderson, Arkansas, within Baxter County. It covers approximately 28.84 square miles and serves a population of 746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72544

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $163,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,029. 82% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 72544 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

746

population

28.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Henderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72537 Gamaliel (2.9 mi) 72538 Gepp (5.8 mi) 72531 Elizabeth (6.7 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (7.8 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (10.2 mi) 72583 Viola (10.5 mi) 72578 Sturkie (12.2 mi) 72653 Mountain Home (12.7 mi) 72528 Dolph (13.4 mi) 65626 Caulfield (13.6 mi) 72659 Norfork (14.1 mi) 72651 Midway (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	746
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	28.84 sq mi
Water area	3.59 sq mi
Latitude	36.4063
Longitude	-92.1977
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	64.6%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

746

Population

People per sq mi

65.8

Median age

$36,029

Median household income

$23,923

Per capita income

$163,000

Median home value

$944

Median monthly rent

80.6%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

714

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	93	12.5%
18 and over	653	87.5%
65 and over	398	53.4%
Median age	65.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	712	94.2%
Two or more races	28	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	10	1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.6%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 26.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 30.3%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	26.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	30.3%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
Median income	$36,029

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 35.3%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 34.4%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 14.4%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,000
Median rent / month	$944
Owner occupied	80.6%
Renter occupied	19.4%
Vacant	47.0%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	7.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	42.2%
3 bedrooms	26.0%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	48.6%
2 vehicles	21.1%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	47.9%
Propane / LP gas	37.7%
Wood	9.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	35.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	43	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	221	52.4%
Households with children under 18	59	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	73.2%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	12.5%
Married	57.1%	35.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	42.8%
Divorced	16.5%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	6.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	37.5%
High school	41	46.6%
College / grad school	8	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.2%

Public administration 20.3%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	10.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	28.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 8.0%

Female-led households 32.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	82.0%
Retirement income	49.1%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	42.7%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	89	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	37.3%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.4%
Public insurance	82.3%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	727	97.5%
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)	746	100.0%
Born in same state	734	98.4%
Born in different state	301	40.3%
Foreign born	12	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	196	26.3%
Arab	186	24.9%
French	181	24.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	13	1.7%
English	9	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.6%
Internet access	78.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72544

What city is ZIP code 72544 in?

ZIP code 72544 is primarily assigned to Henderson, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72544 in?

ZIP code 72544 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72544 have a large retiree population?

82% of households in ZIP code 72544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72544 have an older population?

53% of residents in ZIP code 72544 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72544 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 72544 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72544 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 72544 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72544 in?

ZIP code 72544 observes the CST timezone.