ZIP code 72653: Mountain Home, AR
72653 is a ZIP code in Mountain Home, Arkansas, mainly in Baxter County, part of the Mountain Home, AR micro area. About 29,564 people live here.
- Population
- 29,564
- Median household income
- $48,718
- Typical home value
- $237,100+1.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $854gross, per month
- Median age
- 51.3
- Homeowners
- 73.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 72653 details
| City | Mountain Home |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Baxter County (also partly Marion County) |
| Metro area | Mountain Home, AR |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 220.8 sq mi, plus 10.9 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 134 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 18.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.34238, -92.38543 |
Median rent in 72653 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $545/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $816/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,117/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 72653
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72654 | Mountain Home, AR | 0.5 mi | — |
| 72635 | Gassville, AR | 5.8 mi | 3,426 |
| 72651 | Midway, AR | 5.9 mi | 1,304 |
| 72642 | Lakeview, AR | 9.1 mi | 1,664 |
| 72626 | Cotter, AR | 9.4 mi | 1,294 |
| 72623 | Clarkridge, AR | 9.6 mi | 565 |
| 72659 | Norfork, AR | 10.8 mi | — |
| 72537 | Gamaliel, AR | 11.2 mi | 535 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 72653?
A typical home in ZIP code 72653 is worth about $237,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $48,718 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arkansas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $237,100 homeWhat can a $48,718 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 72653
What city is ZIP code 72653?
ZIP code 72653 is in Mountain Home, AR, in Baxter County.
What county is ZIP code 72653 in?
72653 is mainly in Baxter County, Arkansas, and partly in Marion County.
What is the population of ZIP code 72653?
About 29,564 people live in ZIP code 72653, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 72653 in?
72653 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Mountain Home have?
Mountain Home, AR also uses 72654.