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Henderson, AR
Census-designated place in Baxter County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72544.
Population
415
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
56
ZIP codes
1
Henderson and its ZIP codes
Local data for Henderson, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baxter County. PPP loans are for Henderson.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,067
16,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$437M
FY 2026, $10,492 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Henderson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Henderson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Henderson
1 in or overlapping Henderson. Population shown
Cities near Henderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GamalielCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| BriarcliffCity | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Mountain HomeCity | 9.4 mi | 12 |
| SalesvilleCity | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| Bakersfield, MOVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| NorforkCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| ViolaTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| PinevilleTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| GassvilleCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| Calico RockCity | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| LakeviewCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| CotterCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| Buffalo CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Gainesville, MOCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| OxfordCity | 20 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Henderson, AR in?
- Henderson is in Baxter County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Henderson, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Henderson include 72544.
- What is the population of Henderson, AR?
- About 415 people live in Henderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Henderson?
- Nearby places include Gamaliel (5.2 mi), Briarcliff (8.1 mi), Mountain Home (9.4 mi), Salesville (10 mi), Bakersfield, MO (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023