ZIP Code 72628 -- Deer, AR

Newton | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • The median age of 58.80 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 91.64% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
737
Unknown
Median Income
$47,367
Home Value
$119,100
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
58.80
Diversity Index
7.80
Very Low
Cost of Living
65.5
significantly below average
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 72628

ZIP code 72628 in Deer, Arkansas is a unknown area with a population of 737. The median household income is $47,367, which is This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $119,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 65.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 58.80 years. Approximately 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Newton, AR.

Population & Age

Total Population
737
Median Age
58.80
Male Population
384
52.1%
Female Population
353
47.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
7.80 Very Low
White
95.9%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$47,367
Mean Household Income
$58,042
Per Capita Income
$27,038
Below Poverty Line
3.0%

This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$119,100
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
388
Occupied Units
359
Vacant Units
29
7.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1977
Owner Occupied
91.6%
Renter Occupied
8.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.5x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 91.6% Renter 8.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 84.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
274
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.1%
Carpool
19.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
11.0%

Cost of Living Index

65.5
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 72628 is 34.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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72641 Jasper 1,784 $37,696
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72640 Hasty 607 $103,409
72648 Dogpatch 580 $70,921
72856 Pelsor 446 $47,284
72655 Mount judea 420 $44,722

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 72628

ZIP code 72628 (Deer, AR) has a total population of 737 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 58.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 72628 is $47,367 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 37% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 72628 is primarily located in Deer, Arkansas (AR). It falls within Newton County.

The median home value in ZIP code 72628 is $119,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 72628 is 58.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 72628 has a cost of living index of 65.52 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 72628, 9.60% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.09% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 72628 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 10.95% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.