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Baxter County
Midway, AR
72651
72651 ZIP Code — Midway, AR
Baxter County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72651 is located in
Midway ,
Arkansas ,
within Baxter County .
It covers approximately 8.06 square miles and serves a population of
1,313 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72651
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 $132,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $49,375. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 72651 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
1,313
Population density
163 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
8.06 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
36.3896
Longitude
-92.4795
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.4%
55.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
56.2%
31.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
2.5%
11.2%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.1%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$49,375
Median household income
$132,300
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 189 14.4% 18 and over 1,124 85.6% 65 and over 266 20.3% Median age 49.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,200 91.4% Asian 77 5.9% Two or more races 36 2.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.4%
55.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
56.2%
31.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
2.5%
11.2%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.1%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 16.8% $25k–$35k 4.6% $35k–$50k 17.1% $50k–$75k 28.4% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 5.9% Median income $49,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $132,300 Median rent / month $953 Owner occupied 74.8% Renter occupied 25.2% Vacant 7.0% Single-family detached 74.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 21.3% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 1.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.8% 2000–2009 3.1% 1990–1999 28.2% 1980–1989 18.2% 1970–1979 26.2% 1960–1969 3.8% 1950–1959 9.2% 1940–1949 2.4% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.2% 1 bedroom 5.1% 2 bedrooms 28.2% 3 bedrooms 51.5% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 7.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 35.2% 2 vehicles 52.1% 3 or more 12.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 7.8% Electricity 71.0% Propane / LP gas 5.3% Fuel oil 5.5% Wood 10.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 260 39.6% Cohabiting couple 106 16.2% Male householder, no spouse 122 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 168 25.6% Households with children under 18 174 26.5% Households with seniors (65+) 229 34.9% Average household size 2.00
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.8% 17.9% Married 40.1% 48.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.6% 15.1% Divorced 34.4% 18.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.4% Bachelor's or higher 7.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 6.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 75 43.4% High school 86 49.7% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Professional & management
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.4% Service 34.9% Sales & office 7.3% Natural resources & construction 11.1% Production & transportation 14.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.5% Government 30.0% Self-employed 4.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.9% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 15.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
55.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.1% Retirement income 18.8% Supplemental Security 10.2% Cash public assistance 5.3% Food stamps / SNAP 4.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.3% High blood pressure 43.2% High cholesterol 41.5% Diabetes 14.0% Heart disease 10.5% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 33.1% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 11.2% Cancer 9.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.6% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 30.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 21.0% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 15.0% No health insurance 13.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 57.4% Cholesterol screening 90.7% Teeth loss 19.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 209 18.6%
Disability % Any disability 29.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 23.1% 65 and over 69.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.5% Public insurance 58.0% No insurance 1.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,301 99.1% Spanish 77 5.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 77 5.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,236 94.1% Born in same state 1,236 94.1% Born in different state 332 25.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 77 5.9% Not a US citizen 77 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 349 26.6% French 210 16% Arab 68 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 16 1.2% Dutch 12 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.0% Internet access 82.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72651
What city is ZIP code 72651 in?
ZIP code 72651 is primarily assigned to Midway, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72651 in?
ZIP code 72651 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72651?
7% 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 72651 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 72651 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72651 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 72651 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72651?
The median home value in ZIP code 72651 is $132,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 72651 in?
ZIP code 72651 observes the CST timezone.
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