72068 ZIP Code — Higginson, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72068 is located in Higginson, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 4.16 square miles and serves a population of 833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72068

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 $80,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $57,426.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

833

population

4.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Higginson	Acceptable
Higginson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72082 Kensett (5.3 mi) 72143 Searcy (5.4 mi) 72149 Searcy (5.9 mi) 72102 Mc Rae (6.9 mi) 72060 Griffithville (6.9 mi) 72012 Beebe (11.7 mi) 72081 Judsonia (14.2 mi) 72176 Ward (15.6 mi) 72010 Bald Knob (15.9 mi) 72040 Des Arc (17 mi) 72136 Romance (19 mi) 72007 Austin (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	833
Population density	200 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	4.16 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.1627
Longitude	-91.7076
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

833

Population

200

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$57,426

Median household income

$21,719

Per capita income

$80,900

Median home value

$720

Median monthly rent

57.3%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

207

Housing units

5.2%

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	235	28.2%
18 and over	598	71.8%
65 and over	46	5.5%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.3%

Two or more races 17.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	672	78.3%
Two or more races	147	17.1%
Hispanic or Latino	25	2.9%
Other race	12	1.4%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 21.3%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 31.1%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	21.3%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	31.1%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
Median income	$57,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 51.6%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,900
Median rent / month	$720
Owner occupied	57.3%
Renter occupied	42.7%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	29.6%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	38.3%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.4%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.2%
Electricity	80.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	37.8%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	90	33.7%
Female householder, no spouse	72	27.0%
Households with children under 18	99	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	14.6%
Average household size	3.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	64.5%
Married	36.6%	26.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.5%
Widowed	4.7%	3.5%
Divorced	21.5%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 20.5%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	5.1%
Elementary school	100	38.9%
High school	71	27.6%
College / grad school	73	28.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 35.9%

Retail trade 19.6%

Transportation & utilities 15.9%

Education & healthcare 8.3%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Other services 5.4%

Construction 2.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	37.2%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.6%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.6

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	22.1%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	44.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.4%
Teeth loss	28.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	20.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	60.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.1%
Public insurance	71.9%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	787	94.5%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	811	97.4%
Born in same state	809	97.1%
Born in different state	654	78.5%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.6%
Not a US citizen	2	9.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	176	21.1%
Arab	29	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72068

What city is ZIP code 72068 in?

ZIP code 72068 is primarily assigned to Higginson, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72068 in?

ZIP code 72068 falls within White County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72068?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72068?

The median home value in ZIP code 72068 is $80,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 72068?

ZIP code 72068 has an estimated population of 833 residents, with a density of 200 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72068?

The median household income in ZIP code 72068 is $57,426, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72068 in?

ZIP code 72068 observes the CST timezone.