ZIP Code 72143 Demographics & Data

Searcy, AR (ZIP Code 72143) Profile

Arkansas

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 72143

The U.S. ZIP Code 72143 is associated with Searcy, AR in White County. Approximately 28.9% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $23,414. The median age in the 72143 ZIP Code is 33.2 years, with 18.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $44,606, with an estimated 13% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 36,246.

Population in 72143

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 72143 is 36,246.

Searcy, AR

The 72143 ZIP Code is associated with Searcy, AR in White County.

Area Codes associated with 72143

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 72143 include 501.

Sunrise / Sunset in 72143

Sunrise: 6:06 am
Sunset: 8:00 pm
Sunrise in 72143 6:06 am
Sunrise in 72143 8:00 pm

Weather forecast for 72143

Tonight's forecast for 72143: A chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 72143

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 72143 Good

Internet in 72143

In ZIP Code 72143, about 88.3% of households have a computer, while 77.1% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 72143

In ZIP Code 72143, females make up an estimated 52.1% of the overall population, while males comprise approximately 47.9%.

Health Insurance in 72143

Approximately 10.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 72143 (Searcy, AR) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 72143

The median household income in ZIP Code 72143 is $44,606, while the region's mean household income is $63,099. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,414. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72143 of $23,414 is approximately 11.9% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 13.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately40% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 72143 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.4% of 72143 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 72143

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.4%
$200,000 or more per year 3.8%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 72143

Residents of ZIP Code 72143 are younger than average. The median age of 33.2 years in ZIP Code 72143 is approximately 12.86% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.9% of the population in 72143 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.9% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 72143 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 72143

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.9%
5 to 9 years 6.1%
10 to 14 years 7.4%
15 to 19 years 9.7%
20 to 24 years 10.9%
25 to 34 years 11.9%
35 to 44 years 10.6%
45 to 54 years 10.7%
55 to 59 years 6.1%
60 to 64 years 5.3%
65 to 74 years 8.1%
75 to 84 years 5.1%
85 years and over 2.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 72143 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 72143

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 72143 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72143 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72143 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 72143

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 72143

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 72143

In ZIP Code 72143, 87.7% of the population graduated high school, while 28.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.8% in this White County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 72143

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 32.8%
Some college, no degree 18.1%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 15.6%
Graduate or professional degree 13.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 72143

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72143, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 5.0% of 72143 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72143 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.9%), followed by Black or African American (8.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 72143

Industry Percent
White 89.9%
Black or African American 8.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 72143

In ZIP Code 72143, 91.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this White County region.

Language Spoken in 72143

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.9%
Spanish 5.4%
Other Indo-European languages 1.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 72143

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72143, an estimated 24.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 22.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this White County region.

Age of Housing in 72143

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 5.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 22.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 24.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 72143 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72143 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.27 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.91% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.03% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes electricity rates in 72143 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 72143

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 72143 9.65¢/kWh 7.73¢/kWh 6.3¢/kWh
Arkansas 11.6¢/kWh 10.16¢/kWh 6.18¢/kWh
United States 16.44¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.23¢/kWh

Solar Power in 72143

Month ZIP Code 72143 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.2 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.74 3 6.31
Mar 5.03 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.66 5.13 7.3
May 5.63 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.9 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.87 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.06 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.9 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.63 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.79 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.88 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes solar power levels in 72143 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 72143

In 72143, 53.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.1 minutes. Approximately 33.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72143 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 72143 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 72143

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.9%
Construction 4.4%
Manufacturing 9.9%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Retail trade 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.2%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 33.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.4%
Public administration 3.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 72143 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 72143, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 72143 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this White County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 72143

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 58
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 42
Debt collection 18
Checking or savings account 11
Credit card 4
Other 8
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 72143

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 31
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 24
Incorrect information on your report 22
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 22
Managing an account 7
Other 35
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 72143. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.