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Population and households in ZIP 72802
Household size in ZIP 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, ZIP 72802 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.72 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 72802 are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 72802: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 72802 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Arkansas ZIP codes.
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 72802
Renters in ZIP 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.8% of households in ZIP 72802 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 42.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 72802 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Arkansas as a whole (13.1%).
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 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
ZIP 72802 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $644 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $754 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $827 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,037 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$393 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 72802 costs $1,037 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $393 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, 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 72802
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 72802 than nationally: 30.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is higher than in Arkansas overall (26.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 72802 have finished high school (90.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 72802
| Period | ZIP 72802 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.2%, unemployment in ZIP 72802 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 72802 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 72802 | 2.58 | 40.4 | 7.8% | 23.8% | 9.4% | 1991 | $1,037 | 30.6% | 90.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 72801 | 2.51 | 32.4 | 11.8% | 50.7% | 14.2% | 1983 | $888 | 26.4% | 83.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 72858 | 2.68 | 36.0 | 7.4% | 13.2% | 8.9% | 2002 | $957 | 27.3% | 90.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 72837 | 2.44 | 43.7 | 13.0% | 17.9% | 11.3% | 1991 | $852 | 18.3% | 84.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 72834 | 2.47 | 38.3 | 14.3% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 1984 | $829 | 17.5% | 83.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 72823 | 2.39 | 42.8 | 11.2% | 27.6% | 13.1% | 1987 | $941 | 13.6% | 90.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 72847 | 2.50 | 44.4 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 1985 | $907 | 24.6% | 89.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 72835 | 2.69 | 52.1 | 4.7% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 1995 | $611 | 17.7% | 88.1% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 72843 | 2.41 | 50.4 | 11.2% | 13.6% | 7.7% | 1985 | $797 | 12.7% | 81.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 72845 | 2.56 | 34.2 | 11.5% | 11.3% | 8.1% | 1974 | $863 | 13.3% | 89.2% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 72846 | 2.52 | 39.1 | 8.7% | 14.3% | 6.2% | 1988 | $615 | 23.1% | 88.9% | 1.7% |
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 72802. 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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