Zip code 72123: Patterson, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72123?

72123 is assigned to Patterson, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72123 in?

72123 is in Woodruff County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72123?

About 364 people live in 72123, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72123?

The median household income in 72123 is $42,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 72123?

The closest zip codes to 72123 are 72101, 72006, 72059, 72169, 72014.

Residential delivery areaWoodruff CountyCentral Time

Population

364

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$656/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.1 sq mi

347 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72123

72123 is a small-town zip code in Patterson, Arkansas (Woodruff County), covering 1.1 sq mi of land. About 364 people live here, or 347 per square mile. The median resident is 39.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $42,250 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $656 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.9 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and office and administrative support.

How 72123 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 364 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Government workers26.2%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%66th of 549 in AR
Poverty rate28.6%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%71st of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy22.3%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%172nd of 545 in AR
Residents under 1828.3%
92nd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%81st of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older20.6%
77th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%244th of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.470
76th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479133rd of 542 in AR
Median age39.7
55th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5359th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate64%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%449th of 545 in AR
Veterans5%
38th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%411th of 550 in AR
Population density347/sq mi
28th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi59th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters42%
20th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%277th of 498 in AR
Average commute20.9 min
17th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min388th of 508 in AR
Diversity index18.8
11th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2356th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$36,250
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934348th of 542 in AR
Uninsured rate2.7%
10th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%489th of 548 in AR
Per capita income$25,742
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225364th of 550 in AR
Work from home5.4%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%259th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers6%
8th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%375th of 549 in AR
Median household income$42,250
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773385th of 495 in AR
Median gross rent$656
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947304th of 395 in AR
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%426th of 549 in AR
Population364
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391458th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher3.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%517th of 549 in AR
Broadband access62.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%509th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%547th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%543rd of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers1.3%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%494th of 549 in AR

Measure	72123	Woodruff	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Government workers	26.2%	18.9%	15.2%	14.5%	96th	66th of 549
Poverty rateWeakness	28.6%	24.1%	16%	12.5%	95th	71st of 545
Housing vacancy	22.3%	17.3%	13.5%	10.1%	95th	172nd of 545
Residents under 18	28.3%	21.6%	23.1%	22%	92nd	81st of 550
Residents 65 and older	20.6%	24.8%	17.6%	17.2%	77th	244th of 550
Income inequality (Gini)	0.470	0.504	0.479	0.483	76th	133rd of 542
Median age	39.7	45.3	38.5	38.9	55th	359th of 550
Homeownership rate	64%	64.7%	66.4%	65.2%	39th	449th of 545
Veterans	5%	6.5%	7.4%	6.2%	38th	411th of 550
Population density	347/sq mi	10/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	28th	59th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	42%	46.4%	44.8%	51.1%	20th	277th of 498
Average commuteStrength	20.9 min	22.2 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	17th	388th of 508
Diversity index	18.8	45.8	51.2	61.4	11th	356th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,250	$34,945	$41,934	$49,666	11th	348th of 542
Uninsured rateStrength	2.7%	9.2%	9%	8.4%	10th	489th of 548
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,742	$29,057	$34,225	$44,673	9th	364th of 550
Work from home	5.4%	2.9%	8.8%	15.1%	9th	259th of 549
Healthcare workers	6%	12.1%	10.5%	9.7%	8th	375th of 549
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,250	$48,158	$60,773	$80,734	4th	385th of 495
Median gross rent	$656	$613	$947	$1,413	2nd	304th of 395
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	5%	4.9%	5.2%	2nd	426th of 549
Population	364	6,026	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	458th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.6%	16.2%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	517th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	62.6%	71.3%	86.7%	91%	1st	509th of 545
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.4%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	547th of 550
Tech workers	0%	2.3%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	543rd of 549
Self-employed workers	1.3%	8.3%	10.4%	10%	1st	494th of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.7

Under 18

28.3%

65 and over

20.6%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black5%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

18.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 139
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.6%
Married couples: 60.4%
Living alone: 32.4%
Veterans (of adults): 5%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

72123

$42,250

Woodruff Co.

$48,158

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,742

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.470

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72123

—

Woodruff Co.

$106,500

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72123

$656

Woodruff Co.

$613

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

30%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 179
Owner-occupied: 64%
Vacant: 22.3%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

18%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

40%

10–19

14%

20–29

30–44

23%

45–59

17%

60+

Average commute

20.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

37%

Management

17%

Office and admin

13%

Police and fire

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Food service

Sales

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

26%

Manufacturing

21%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

17%

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Education

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72123	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$78,077	$74,888
Service	$29,375	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,667	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,625	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,313	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

28%

High school

46%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 72.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
Households with broadband: 62.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 24.5%
No internet access: 28.8%
Without health insurance: 2.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Patterson
State: Arkansas
County: Woodruff County
Center point: 35.2578° N, 91.2367° W
Land area: 1.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Patterson84% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72123

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72101	Mc Crory, AR	5.3 mi	3,019	$50,921	$105,100
72006	Augusta, AR	7 mi	2,004	$51,775	$126,800
72059	Gregory, AR	9.3 mi	0	—	—
72169	Tupelo, AR	9.5 mi	93	$153,036	$82,900
72014	Beedeville, AR	14 mi	38	—	$73,600
72074	Hunter, AR	15 mi	100	—	$91,800
72347	Hickory Ridge, AR	16 mi	719	$52,048	$62,400
72010	Bald Knob, AR	17 mi	5,204	$48,305	$120,100
72139	Russell, AR	17 mi	218	$22,917	$75,000
72036	Cotton Plant, AR	17 mi	598	$13,264	$47,400
72020	Bradford, AR	20 mi	3,100	$49,231	$95,300
72326	Colt, AR	21 mi	1,929	$48,728	$99,200

Questions about 72123

What city is zip code 72123?

72123 is assigned to Patterson, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72123 in?

72123 is in Woodruff County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72123?

About 364 people live in 72123, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72123 in?

72123 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72123?

The median household income in 72123 is $42,250.

What zip codes are near 72123?

The closest zip codes to 72123 are 72101, 72006, 72059, 72169, 72014.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72123, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.