ZIP code
72943
in Magazine, ArkansasPopulation 2,708
39.52/ 100
Ranked #27,064 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 16%)
Ranked #275 of 562 Arkansas ZIPs (top 49%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Pharmacy access
0.4 per 1,000 residents
in the top 8.4% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS92ndDefinition & source ›
The number of pharmacies located inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›The read
Overall, Magazine, Arkansas (ZIP 72943) lands in the bottom 16% nationally (27,064th) and the top 49% of Arkansas (275th).
The picture here is genuinely mixed, with readings on both sides: pharmacy registers in the top 8.4% nationally. Modeled loud transportation noise rests at the national minimum, shared with about 22% of ZIPs. Fiber broadband stands in the top 12.7% nationally, and park land lies in the top 13.0% nationally. On the other side, modeled cognitive disability lands in the top 10.7% nationally, walkability sits in the bottom 10.4% nationally, and modeled tooth loss is in the top 12.1% nationally. Modeled humid heat settles in the top 13.7% nationally, colon screening resides in the bottom 11.7% nationally, and high blood pressure registers in the top 13.9% nationally.
Set beside the nearby areas, park land runs far lower than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. A note on the terms: loud transportation noise is the modeled share of an area exposed to road, rail, and air noise at or above 65 decibels, near conversation volume. Humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. For a healthier nearby comparison, ZIP 72855, just across the boundary, ranks better overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 61%
14%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 20%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 35%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 20%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 13%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 13%
8%
Disability
healthier than 17%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 23%
5%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 60%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 49%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 57%
16%
Disability
healthier than 47%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 54%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 38%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 37%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 27%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 25%
8%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
72842
Arkansasshares a border
Score 37.66
Closest healthier
72855
Arkansasshares a border
Score 42.27
Similar health profile
72432
Arkansas100% similar profile
Score 38.10
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 32.8% | 29.2–36.6 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 44.5% | 40.0–49.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.3% | 8.4–10.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.9% | 9.6–12.4 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.8% | 7.8–9.8 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.6% | 9.3–12.0 |
| Depression among adults | 26.7% | 22.8–31.1 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 14.2% | 12.3–16.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 40.9% | 36.4–45.8 |
| Obesity among adults | 38.6% | 30.9–47.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.4% | 4.0–4.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 22.1% | 18.5–25.9 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 10.3% | 8.5–12.5 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 78.3% | 75.3–81.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 78.9% | 75.1–82.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.8% | 82.8–86.8 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 59.1% | 53.9–64.1 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 51.1% | 47.3–54.8 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 70.4% | 62.0–77.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.5% | 12.6–19.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 19.2% | 16.4–22.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 33.5% | 28.3–38.8 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 39.3% | 32.8–46.0 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 26.3% | 23.0–29.8 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.5% | 17.2–21.9 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.6% | 15.5–19.9 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 19.7% | 17.4–22.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 41.1% | 36.2–46.0 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.9% | 8.8–11.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.0% | 9.7–12.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 19.9% | 17.4–22.5 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.1% | 4.6–5.7 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.4% | 5.8–7.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 26.1% | 22.5–30.1 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 17.6% | 15.0–20.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 11.3% | 9.5–13.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.9% | 11.0–14.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.3% | 8.2–10.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 34.7% | 29.6–40.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 9.7% | 8.4–11.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AR median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 16.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 16.3% (4.0–30.6%) n=574 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 8.7% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 11.3% (1.5–24.1%) n=573 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 12.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 12.0% (3.7–23.0%) n=577 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 16.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 15.5% (4.4–30.5%) n=577 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.9% (0.0–11.6%) n=573 |
| Households without a vehicle | 7.7% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.1% (0.0–12.5%) n=574 |
| Broadband subscription | 86.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 83.2% (65.0–94.7%) n=574 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 16.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 20.4% (4.3–33.2%) n=574 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.6% (57.7–96.1%) n=574 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 4.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.3% (0.0–5.7%) n=574 |
| Foreign-born population | 2.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.8% (0.0–6.5%) n=578 |
| Single-parent households | 58.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 53.0% (35.3–79.3%) n=571 |
| Population 65+ | 15.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.7% (11.6–37.9%) n=578 |
| Median age | 43.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 42.6 yr (33.6–58.1) n=573 |
| Median household income | $62,022 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $53,893 ($36,003–$79,139) n=505 |
| Median home value | $154,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $128,200 ($73,260–$235,420) n=519 |
| Median gross rent | $827 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $800 ($568–$1,094) n=393 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AR median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.6 yr ± 1.79 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 76.2 yr (73.4–79.7) n=580 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.79 years of 76.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured