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Barling, AR

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72923.

Population

5,007

Land area

10.3sq mi

People per sq mi

488

ZIP codes

1

Barling and its ZIP codes

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Barling at a glance

  • Barling is about 8.3 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 71st among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
  • The median household income is $54,387, 11% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,000 (26% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,128 a month.

Local data for Barling, AR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Barling, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,387

Poverty rate

15.1%

Median home value

$140,000

Median rent

$1,128/mo

Homeownership

72.4%

Bachelor's or higher

21.1%

Median age

42.5

Average commute

17.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (538), French Americans (363), Irish Americans (341).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sebastian County. PPP loans are for Barling.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,769

67,700 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,559

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1B

FY 2026, $7,956 per person

PPP loans

$5.6M

80 loans, 671 jobs reported

Sebastian County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Barling, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.0%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.0%

Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Barling, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

850

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

290

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 30°F

47.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Barling, AR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.4%

U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.0%

U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts

ZIP codes in Barling

1 in or overlapping Barling. Population shown

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Cities near Barling

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Central CityTown2.7 mi2.2
Fort SmithCity5.3 mi64.2
LavacaCity6 mi2.2
KiblerCity6.5 mi5
Van BurenCity8.6 mi15.5
GreenwoodCity8.6 mi11.4
Arkoma, OKTown9 mi3.5
Moffett, OKTown11 mi1
BonanzaCity11 mi2.8
Pocola, OKTown12 mi30.3
AlmaCity12 mi5.7
HackettCity12 mi1.4
DoraCensus-designated place12 mi0.8
CharlestonCity14 mi3.8
Roland, OKTown14 mi3.5
DyerCity14 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Barling, AR in?
Barling is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
What ZIP codes are in Barling, AR?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Barling include 72923.
What is the population of Barling, AR?
About 5,007 people live in Barling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Barling?
Nearby places include Central City (2.7 mi), Fort Smith (5.3 mi), Lavaca (6 mi), Kibler (6.5 mi), Van Buren (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023