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ZIP Code 72642
Lakeview, AR, Baxter County
Population
1,664
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
187
City
Lakeview
ZIP 72642 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 72642 at a glance
- ZIP 72642 (Lakeview) is about 3.2 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,810 a year, 13% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,100 (19% above Arkansas) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for ZIP 72642
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 72642, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,810
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$224,100
Prices -14.1% in a year
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
62.4
Average commute
21.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
16
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
140
$4.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$664K
23 loans
Campaign donations
$4,377
0% D, 35% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 72642, 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
90° / 28°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 72642, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 72642
ZIP codes near 72642
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 72619Bull Shoals | 3 mi | 4.8 |
| 72651Midway | 3.5 mi | 8.1 |
| 72635Gassville | 4.7 mi | 31.5 |
| 72626Cotter | 5.2 mi | 5.6 |
| 72661Oakland | 6 mi | 24.2 |
| 72634Flippin | 8.7 mi | 100.3 |
| 65729Pontiac | 11 mi | 20.2 |
| 72653Mountain Home | 11 mi | 220.8 |
| 72677Summit | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| 72668Lead Hill | 13 mi | 28.7 |
| 72687Summit | 13 mi | 273.9 |
| 72623Gamaliel | 14 mi | 24.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 72642?
- ZIP code 72642 is in Lakeview, AR (Baxter County).
- What county is ZIP code 72642 in?
- ZIP code 72642 is mostly in Baxter County, Arkansas.
- How many people live in ZIP code 72642?
- About 1,664 people live in the 72642 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.