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Higginson, AR
Town in White County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72068.
Population
1,055
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
831
ZIP codes
1
Higginson and its ZIP codes
Higginson at a glance
- Higginson is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,957 a year, 27% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,000 (30% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,016 a month.
Local data for Higginson, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Higginson, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,957
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$132,000
Median rent
$1,016/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (64), Salvadoran Americans (31), Scottish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Higginson.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,487
26,591 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$525M
FY 2026, $6,835 per person
How people get to work
Higginson, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.1%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Higginson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
852
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Higginson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Higginson
1 in or overlapping Higginson. Population shown
Cities near Higginson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SearcyCity | 2.7 mi | 18.3 |
| KensettCity | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| GarnerTown | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| West PointTown | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| GriffithvilleTown | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| JudsoniaCity | 7 mi | 2.9 |
| McRaeCity | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Bald KnobCity | 12 mi | 5 |
| LetonaTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BeebeCity | 13 mi | 10.1 |
| FloydCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| GeorgetownTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| RussellTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PangburnCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| WardCity | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| Des ArcCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Higginson, AR in?
- Higginson is in White County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Higginson, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Higginson include 72068.
- What is the population of Higginson, AR?
- About 1,055 people live in Higginson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Higginson?
- Nearby places include Searcy (2.7 mi), Kensett (4 mi), Garner (5.2 mi), West Point (6.3 mi), Griffithville (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023