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Population and households in ZIP 72519
Household size in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 72519 run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 72519 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.1 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 72519: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 72519
Renters in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 72519 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.3% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 72519: 21.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 72519 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Arkansas.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $449 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $517 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $629 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $604 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$155 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 72519 costs $604 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 36.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 72519
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 72519: 16.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.5% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.3% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 72519 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Arkansas as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 72519
| Period | ZIP 72519 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 72519 has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 72519 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 72519 | 2.42 | 46.6 | 8.5% | 23.2% | 21.1% | 1987 | $604 | 16.9% | 87.8% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 72566 | 2.10 | 43.8 | 2.1% | 14.1% | 20.4% | 1980 | $1,155 | 13.1% | 75.5% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 72528 | 2.06 | 42.8 | 0.5% | 11.9% | 18.8% | 1979 | $1,313 | 12.7% | 72.4% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 72658 | 2.74 | 42.6 | 10.1% | 16.0% | 13.8% | 1991 | $737 | 24.0% | 91.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 72585 | 2.73 | 39.3 | 16.7% | 20.9% | 24.1% | 1991 | $1,481 | 18.4% | 92.1% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 72515 | 2.31 | 53.4 | 5.9% | 0.0% | 40.2% | 1976 | $733 | 6.7% | 87.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 72517 | 2.88 | 37.7 | 12.0% | 23.5% | 21.3% | 1983 | $1,004 | 22.9% | 88.1% | 10.4% |
| ZIP 72565 | 2.72 | 39.5 | 17.2% | 20.6% | 24.3% | 1992 | $1,525 | 18.0% | 92.5% | 14.7% |
| ZIP 72556 | 2.61 | 43.6 | 15.0% | 36.1% | 21.9% | 1985 | $581 | 23.3% | 88.4% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 72617 | 2.26 | 43.3 | 1.1% | 6.8% | 26.0% | 1987 | $753 | 31.0% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 72584 | 2.86 | 38.5 | 11.2% | 22.6% | 20.5% | 1982 | $945 | 22.9% | 87.1% | 9.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 72519. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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