ZIP Code 72068 in Higginson, AR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Higginson, Arkansas
Names to Avoid:
Higgson
County:White County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:07:17 AM
Population:513 [See All]
Area Code:501
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.1409, -91.7265
Land Area:4.163 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 72068 has 513 residents and 179 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 35.4 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.4% male and 53.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.5%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:513Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:838Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:375Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:123.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$69,375Source: Census ACS
Households:179Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$104,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.87Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.88Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--496470472509499431392411421498962833759838
Decennial Census424------------------513--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 35.4

Male Median Age: 33.6

Female Median Age: 37.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1610282015142618211291515124102
Female1526152017208291818201291321806
Total313643403234344739302927242525908
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:40880.31%
Black:173.35%
Hispanic:*5110.04%
Asian:20.39%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:305.91%
Total:508100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:23846.39%33.6 years
Females:27553.61%37.1 years
Total:513100%35.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:81397.02%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:101.19%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:20.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:131.79%
Total Population:838100%
Total Native Population:82398.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:151.79%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $69,375, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,266 (53.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,375. Family households earn a median of $90,625 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $90,625). By gender, male median income is $60,625 and female is $41,719, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $18,906 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 80.0%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (37.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$45,109$30,417$31,250$29,722$48,125$40,893$28,000$42,188$0$52,019$42,366$57,426$59,485$69,375
Median Family Income$46,413$35,625$40,278$34,107$48,750$48,750$36,500$41,719$45,625$53,750$43,833$63,750$75,114$90,625
Median NonFamily Income$22,500$20,000$21,250$20,781$24,688$14,559$14,167$16,771$15,481$0$18,984$0$0$0
Median Male Income$33,056$29,063$33,333$36,328$40,417$34,167$37,292$37,813$36,111$51,767$53,500$56,133$59,141$60,625
Median Female Income$28,393$25,469$22,813$25,060$25,625$26,875$30,250$32,917$33,542$33,875$37,070$53,194$55,313$41,719
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:53678.94%
Unemployed:71.03%
Not In Labor Force:13620.03%
Total:679100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10719.96%
Service:19937.13%
Sales and Office:11020.52%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:448.21%
Production, transportation, and material moving:7614.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:536100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $104,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $53,600 (105.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,400. The median gross rent is $769, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $83 (12.10%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12. Of occupied housing, owners make up 57.75% (73.15% with a mortgage, 26.85% free-and-clear) and renters 42.25% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$50,900$53,600$47,500$52,000$61,700$68,300$77,000$100,600$78,100$111,000$63,900$80,900$62,500$104,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2220.18%
$500 to $999:5954.13%
$1,000 to $1,499:2623.85%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:21.83%
Total:109100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$686$639$728$814$734$812$771$778$781$525$667$720$717$769
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):10942.25%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4015.50%
Renter Occupied:10942.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:258100%

Occupied Housing Units:25878.90%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):6921.10%
Total Housing Units:327100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:26681.35%
Multi-Family Units:61.83%
Other Units:5516.82%
Total Housing Units:327100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 6.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 82.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 28.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 70.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 12.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (36.33%). College enrollment is 25.31%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:306.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5311.42%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):22648.71%
Some college, no degree:8618.53%
Associate's degree:418.84%
Bachelor's degree:255.39%
Graduate or professional degree:30.65%
Total:464100%
High school or higher:38182.11%
Bachelor's degree or higher:286.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:23727.27%
Public Insurance:58767.55%
No Insurance:455.18%
Total:869100%
Has Health Insurance:82494.82%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty10.0%15.5%16.2%14.6%5.6%12.2%21.2%21.4%23.7%16.5%18.0%10.3%12.0%12.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:62.45%
Kindergarten:166.53%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):7229.39%
High school (grades 9-12):8936.33%
College or graduate school:6225.31%
Total:245100%
Early Childhood:228.98%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):17772.24%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72068 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $272,000. USPS data shows 131 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:131Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:305Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:131Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$86,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$272,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:14Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72068 is located in White County, Arkansas, within the Searcy, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42620) and Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 77,076 people, about 0.67% of whom live in ZIP Code 72068. It covers 4.163 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.056 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Searcy, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:42620Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:77,076Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:4.163 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.056 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4978.12 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0532140Source: Census
Place Name:Higginson town; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72069 | | 72067

Schools in ZIP Code 72068


We could not locate which school district 72068 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Kensett Elementary School 701 W Dandridge St
Kensett, AR 72082
District: Riverview School DistrictNearby
Southwest Middle School 1103 Woodruff St
Searcy, AR 72143
District: Searcy School DistrictNearby
Sidney Deener Elem. School 163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
District: Searcy School DistrictNearby
Westside Elementary School 512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
District: Searcy School DistrictNearby
Ahlf Junior High School 308 W Vine
Searcy, AR 72143
District: Searcy School DistrictNearby
Sunshine School 901 Airport Loop
Searcy, AR 72143
District: Private SchoolNearby
Liberty Christian School 1202 Benton St
Searcy, AR 72143
District: Private SchoolNearby
Harding Academy 1529 E Park St
Searcy, AR 72149
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72068


Searcy Beauty College 1004 S Main St
Searcy, AR 72143
Type: Post Secondary
Harding University 915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, AR 72149-5615
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University-Beebe 1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR 72012-1000
Type: Post Secondary
Arthur's Beauty College 2600 John Harden Drive
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas Welding Academy 1920 North Redmond Road
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy 13125 Hwy 107
Sherwood, AR 72120
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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