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ZIP 72653

Pop. 29,564·Baxter County·46th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,106/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$845
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 72653 · $1,106
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,300
Research median
$980/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$13,272/yr
At $1,106/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyBaxter County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72653 (Mountain Home, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,564
Median income
$48,718
Median age
51.3
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
16.9%
15%
21.7%
14.8%
31.6%
Under 1816.9%
18–3415%
35–5421.7%
55–6414.8%
65+31.6%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
91.4%
White91.4%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
32.4%
37%
20.3%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+20.3%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72653 in Mountain Home, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,253 → $48,718
up 12.6%
Population
28,209 → 29,564
up 4.8%
Renter share
27% → 26.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
20.9% → 20.3%
-0.6 pts
Median age
52.1 → 51.3
-0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 72653 in Mountain Home, AR now reports about $48,718, up from $43,253 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 28,209 residents to roughly 29,564.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 72653 covers Mountain Home, AR. The median rent here is $1,106/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($48,718/yr), ZIP 72653 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72653?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72653 (Mountain Home, AR) is $1,106. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72653 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72653's median rent of $1,106/mo is $845 (43%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 72653 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72653 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #46 out of 60 ZIPs at $1,106/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72653?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,106/mo in ZIP 72653. The local median household income is $48,718/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72653?

Rent in ZIP 72653 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 72653 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72653 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,106/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($48,718/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72653 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72653 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 72653 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72653 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72653 compare to the rest of Mountain Home?

ZIP 72653 is more affordable than Mountain Home overall. At $1,106/mo, it's $38 below the Mountain Home citywide median of $1,144/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72653 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72653 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,106/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 72653's median household income ($48,718/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72653 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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