Zip code 72125: Perry, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72125?

72125 is assigned to Perry, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72125 in?

72125 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72125?

About 837 people live in 72125, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72125?

The median household income in 72125 is $62,917.

Q: What zip codes are near 72125?

The closest zip codes to 72125 are 72001, 72110, 72070, 72016, 72126.

Residential delivery areaPerry CountyCentral Time

Population

837

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$96K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$690/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

24 sq mi

34 people/sq mi

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

About 72125

72125 is a rural zip code in Perry, Arkansas (Perry County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 837 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 38.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,917 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,700, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $690 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support.

How 72125 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans19.8%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%14th of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers27.1%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%18th of 549 in AR
Average commute38.3 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min35th of 508 in AR
Unemployment rate11.4%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%55th of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate84%
87th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%170th of 545 in AR
Poverty rate16.8%
76th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%255th of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy9.5%
69th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%433rd of 545 in AR
Residents under 1823.4%
62nd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%219th of 550 in AR
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%294th of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older17.2%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%351st of 550 in AR
Median age38.2
44th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5398th of 550 in AR
Diversity index33.6
28th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2235th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers7.6%
27th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%370th of 549 in AR
Median household income$62,917
25th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773152nd of 495 in AR
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%161st of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate3.9%
21st
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%445th of 548 in AR
Per capita income$27,330
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225303rd of 550 in AR
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%204th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.371
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479426th of 542 in AR
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%270th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$33,681
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934417th of 542 in AR
Population density34/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi227th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$690
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947285th of 395 in AR
Median home value$95,700
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000397th of 509 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%440th of 549 in AR
Broadband access75.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%411th of 545 in AR
Population837
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391358th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters16.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%421st of 498 in AR

Measure	72125	Perry	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Veterans	19.8%	10%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	14th of 550
Healthcare workers	27.1%	11.4%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	18th of 549
Average commuteWeakness	38.3 min	33.4 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	96th	35th of 508
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.4%	4.1%	4.9%	5.2%	96th	55th of 549
Homeownership rateStrength	84%	80.4%	66.4%	65.2%	87th	170th of 545
Poverty rate	16.8%	14.2%	16%	12.5%	76th	255th of 545
Housing vacancy	9.5%	17.7%	13.5%	10.1%	69th	433rd of 545
Residents under 18	23.4%	21.8%	23.1%	22%	62nd	219th of 550
Government workers	14.6%	20.4%	15.2%	14.5%	57th	294th of 549
Residents 65 and older	17.2%	21.1%	17.6%	17.2%	55th	351st of 550
Median age	38.2	43.3	38.5	38.9	44th	398th of 550
Diversity index	33.6	19.8	51.2	61.4	28th	235th of 550
Self-employed workers	7.6%	8.6%	10.4%	10%	27th	370th of 549
Median household income	$62,917	$55,764	$60,773	$80,734	25th	152nd of 495
Work from home	8.5%	6.5%	8.8%	15.1%	25th	161st of 549
Uninsured rate	3.9%	9.2%	9%	8.4%	21st	445th of 548
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,330	$29,812	$34,225	$44,673	12th	303rd of 550
Tech workers	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	3.8%	11th	204th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.371	0.427	0.479	0.483	7th	426th of 542
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	1.2%	5.4%	14.1%	6th	270th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,681	$44,317	$41,934	$49,666	6th	417th of 542
Population density	34/sq mi	18/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	227th of 550
Median gross rent	$690	$805	$947	$1,413	3rd	285th of 395
Median home value	$95,700	$130,200	$188,000	$332,700	2nd	397th of 509
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9%	16.5%	25.7%	35.7%	2nd	440th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	75.7%	84.2%	86.7%	91%	2nd	411th of 545
Population	837	10,101	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	358th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	16.7%	26.9%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	421st of 498

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

17%

5–17

11%

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

15%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.2

Under 18

23.4%

65 and over

17.2%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black0%
Hispanic13%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

33.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

Households

Households: 362
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 69.1%
Married couples: 49.4%
Living alone: 30.4%
Veterans (of adults): 19.8%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

22%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72125

$62,917

Perry Co.

$55,764

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,330

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.371

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72125

$95,700

Perry Co.

$130,200

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72125

$690

Perry Co.

$805

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 400
Owner-occupied: 84%
Vacant: 9.5%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 16.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.3%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

13%

20–29

30–44

27%

45–59

18%

60+

27%

Average commute

38.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

27%

Construction and repair

24%

Office and admin

11%

Production

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Management

Education

Legal and social services

Business and finance

0.9%

Computer and math

0.9%

Food service

0.6%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

27%

Retail

19%

Construction

16%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Manufacturing

Public administration

Other services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Restaurants and hotels

0.9%

Information

0.9%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.6%

Admin, support and management

Median earnings per worker

$33,681

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72125	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,917	$74,888
Service	$23,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,639	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$27,344	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,821	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

41%

Some college

30%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 75.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 45.6%
No internet access: 21%
Without health insurance: 3.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Perry
State: Arkansas
County: Perry County
Center point: 35.0662° N, 92.7906° W
Land area: 24 sq mi
Water area: 0.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72125 spans 2 counties

Perry County63% of land
Conway County37% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Perry3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72125

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72001	Adona, AR	5.4 mi	391	$36,008	$161,800
72110	Morrilton, AR	6.2 mi	11,293	$51,658	$162,900
72070	Houston, AR	6.2 mi	2,295	$41,713	$99,000
72016	Bigelow, AR	11 mi	2,727	$64,280	$172,400
72126	Perryville, AR	11 mi	3,241	$55,662	$132,500
72025	Casa, AR	12 mi	834	$65,341	$111,900
72127	Plumerville, AR	13 mi	2,565	$52,250	$146,100
72823	Atkins, AR	14 mi	6,023	$69,107	$154,800
72107	Menifee, AR	15 mi	92	—	$120,000
72106	Mayflower, AR	16 mi	6,213	$65,800	$205,100
72156	Solgohachia, AR	16 mi	811	$110,139	$231,700
72135	Roland, AR	17 mi	3,239	$102,500	$319,200

Questions about 72125

What city is zip code 72125?

72125 is assigned to Perry, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72125 in?

72125 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72125?

About 837 people live in 72125, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72125 in?

72125 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72125?

The median household income in 72125 is $62,917.

What zip codes are near 72125?

The closest zip codes to 72125 are 72001, 72110, 72070, 72016, 72126.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72125, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.