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Population and households in ZIP 72901
Household size in ZIP 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 72901 is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have smaller households.
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 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.9 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 72901 is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 72901: 15.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.7 points, even as the national share fell.
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 72901
Renters in ZIP 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.5% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 72901: 56.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 63.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of renters.
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 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 72901: 13.7% 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. Vacancy is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 72901 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. Only one other Arkansas ZIP code with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $615 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $663 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $940 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$346 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 72901 runs $940 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $385 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 72901
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 72901: 19.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.5% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.6% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.0% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.8% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in ZIP 72901 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 72901
| Period | ZIP 72901 | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 72901: 11.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 72901 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 72901 | 2.27 | 37.5 | 15.3% | 56.7% | 13.7% | 1963 | $940 | 19.0% | 81.8% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 74901 | 2.69 | 35.5 | 16.3% | 36.1% | 12.4% | 1972 | $747 | 12.2% | 85.0% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 72903 | 2.36 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 45.7% | 7.4% | 1980 | $990 | 29.4% | 89.0% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 74946 | 3.12 | 58.3 | 9.8% | 34.1% | 29.4% | 1985 | $880 | 7.8% | 91.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 72904 | 2.86 | 34.3 | 22.1% | 46.0% | 12.8% | 1967 | $861 | 8.2% | 67.3% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 72908 | 2.47 | 40.9 | 16.0% | 34.4% | 9.5% | 1985 | $1,037 | 27.4% | 89.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 72916 | 2.46 | 38.7 | 5.4% | 32.0% | 5.8% | 2001 | $1,063 | 39.8% | 93.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 72923 | 2.07 | 38.8 | 11.4% | 33.7% | 12.4% | 1996 | $1,118 | 27.5% | 91.4% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 74954 | 2.76 | 36.9 | 11.9% | 36.9% | 13.4% | 1987 | $871 | 11.1% | 86.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 72956 | 2.53 | 39.3 | 12.3% | 28.3% | 8.0% | 1988 | $861 | 20.0% | 87.4% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 74902 | 2.44 | 40.6 | 11.2% | 29.7% | 11.6% | 1984 | $832 | 12.7% | 87.5% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 72901. 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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