ZIP code 72653
Where is ZIP code 72653?
Mountain Home, Arkansas
Baxter County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72653 belongs to Mountain Home, Arkansas in Baxter County. 72653 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 417 and 870. About 29,564 people live in the 72653 area, where the median household income is $48,718. The closest ZIP codes are 72654 (Mountain Home, 0.6 mi northwest), 72635 (Gassville, 5.6 mi west) and 72651 (Midway, 7.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 72653 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mountain Home |
| Also accepted | Salesville |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Baxter County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 417, 870 |
| Coordinates | 36.3312, -92.3753 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 726 |
Population and income in 72653
| Population | 29,564 · higher than 96% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 134 · higher than 81% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.3 years · higher than 77% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $48,718 · lower than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,181 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $174,200 · higher than 74% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $854 a month |
| Housing units | 15,504 |
| Households | 13,712 (2.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 220.78 sq mi (plus 10.87 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72653. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72653
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72654 | Mountain Home, AR | 0.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 72635 | Gassville, AR | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 72651 | Midway, AR | 7.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 72642 | Lakeview, AR | 9.7 mi W | Standard |
| 72659 | Norfork, AR | 9.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 72626 | Cotter, AR | 9.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 72623 | Clarkridge, AR | 10.1 mi N | Standard |
| 72658 | Norfork, AR | 10.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 72544 | Henderson, AR | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 72634 | Flippin, AR | 12.1 mi W | Standard |
| 72537 | Gamaliel, AR | 12.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 72619 | Bull Shoals, AR | 12.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72653 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72653
123 MAIN ST
MOUNTAIN HOME AR 72653
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SALESVILLE as the city name for 72653. Avoid Mtn Home: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72653-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Mountain Home, AR
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72653?
- 72653 is a Mountain Home, Arkansas ZIP code. Salesville is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 72653 in?
- ZIP code 72653 is in Baxter County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72653 in?
- 72653 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72653?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72653 use area codes 417 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72653?
- About 29,564 people live in ZIP code 72653, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72653?
- The median household income in 72653 is $48,718 a year, lower than 64% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72653?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72653 are 72654 (Mountain Home, 0.6 miles), 72635 (Gassville, 5.6 miles), 72651 (Midway, 7.6 miles) and 72642 (Lakeview, 9.7 miles).