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ZIP 72923

Part of Barling, AR
Pop. 4,956·Sebastian County·55th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,000/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$965
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 72923 · $1,000
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,000/yr
At $1,000/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountySebastian County
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72923 (Barling, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,956
Median income
$54,157
Median age
42.8
Renters
26.3%
Age distribution
18.5%
22.3%
27.4%
20%
Under 1818.5%
18–3422.3%
35–5427.4%
55–6411.8%
65+20%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
74.4%
13%
White74.4%
Black2.3%
Hispanic13%
Asian8.6%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
41.4%
25.8%
21.1%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma41.4%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
73.7%
26.3%
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72923 in Barling, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,136 → $54,157
up 49.9%
Population
4,866 → 4,956
up 1.8%
Renter share
35.4% → 26.3%
-9.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.5% → 21.1%
-9.4 pts
Median age
33.4 → 42.8
+9.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $36,136 to $54,157 across the same window, up 49.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 72923 in Barling, AR adding about 90 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 35.4% to 26.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.5% to 21.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72923 covers Barling, AR. The median rent here is $1,000/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($54,157/yr), ZIP 72923 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 72923?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72923 (Barling, AR) is $1,000. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72923 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72923's median rent of $1,000/mo is $965 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72923 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72923 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #55 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,000/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72923?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,000/mo in ZIP 72923. The local median household income is $54,157/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72923?

Rent in ZIP 72923 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 72923 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72923 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,000/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($54,157/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72923 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72923 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.3% of ZIP 72923 households are renters, while 73.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72923 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72923 compare to the rest of Barling?

ZIP 72923 is more affordable than Barling overall. At $1,000/mo, it's $26 below the Barling citywide median of $1,026/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72923 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72923 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,000/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 72923's median household income ($54,157/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72923 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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