Zip code 72126: Perryville, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72126?

72126 is assigned to Perryville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72126 in?

72126 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72126?

About 3,241 people live in 72126, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72126?

The median household income in 72126 is $55,662.

Q: What zip codes are near 72126?

The closest zip codes to 72126 are 72001, 72025, 72125, 72070, 72122.

Residential delivery areaPerry CountyCentral Time

Population

3,241

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$133K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$631/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

203 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

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

About 72126

72126 is a rural zip code in Perryville, Arkansas (Perry County), covering 203 sq mi of land. About 3,241 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 52.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,662 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $132,500, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $631 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.4 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and healthcare.

How 72126 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers30.1%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%41st of 549 in AR
Median age52.1
96th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5102nd of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older28.5%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%104th of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy21.6%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%182nd of 545 in AR
Veterans9.1%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%167th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate18.2%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%216th of 545 in AR
Average commute29.4 min
71st
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min152nd of 508 in AR
Homeownership rate75.7%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%303rd of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers9.8%
55th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%234th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.436
51st
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479248th of 542 in AR
Rent-burdened renters50.8%
50th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%178th of 498 in AR
Median earnings per worker$46,825
46th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934119th of 542 in AR
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%103rd of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate5%
33rd
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%407th of 548 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher23.9%
31st
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%106th of 549 in AR
Residents under 1819.5%
28th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%367th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$31,289
22nd
U.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225182nd of 550 in AR
Diversity index25.8
19th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2290th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers7%
19th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%396th of 549 in AR
Median household income$55,662
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773231st of 495 in AR
Work from home6.8%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%210th of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents2.4%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%173rd of 550 in AR
Median home value$132,500
7th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000248th of 509 in AR
Population3,241
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391180th of 550 in AR
Broadband access80.9%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%332nd of 545 in AR
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi374th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$631
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947324th of 395 in AR
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%422nd of 549 in AR

Measure	72126	Perry	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Government workers	30.1%	20.4%	15.2%	14.5%	98th	41st of 549
Median age	52.1	43.3	38.5	38.9	96th	102nd of 550
Residents 65 and older	28.5%	21.1%	17.6%	17.2%	96th	104th of 550
Housing vacancy	21.6%	17.7%	13.5%	10.1%	94th	182nd of 545
Veterans	9.1%	10%	7.4%	6.2%	85th	167th of 550
Poverty rateWeakness	18.2%	14.2%	16%	12.5%	80th	216th of 545
Average commute	29.4 min	33.4 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	71st	152nd of 508
Homeownership rate	75.7%	80.4%	66.4%	65.2%	68th	303rd of 545
Healthcare workers	9.8%	11.4%	10.5%	9.7%	55th	234th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)	0.436	0.427	0.479	0.483	51st	248th of 542
Rent-burdened renters	50.8%	26.9%	44.8%	51.1%	50th	178th of 498
Median earnings per worker	$46,825	$44,317	$41,934	$49,666	46th	119th of 542
Tech workers	2.4%	0.9%	2.5%	3.8%	41st	103rd of 549
Uninsured rate	5%	9.2%	9%	8.4%	33rd	407th of 548
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.9%	16.5%	25.7%	35.7%	31st	106th of 549
Residents under 18	19.5%	21.8%	23.1%	22%	28th	367th of 550
Per capita income	$31,289	$29,812	$34,225	$44,673	22nd	182nd of 550
Diversity index	25.8	19.8	51.2	61.4	19th	290th of 550
Self-employed workers	7%	8.6%	10.4%	10%	19th	396th of 549
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,662	$55,764	$60,773	$80,734	15th	231st of 495
Work from home	6.8%	6.5%	8.8%	15.1%	15th	210th of 549
Foreign-born residents	2.4%	1.2%	5.4%	14.1%	14th	173rd of 550
Median home value	$132,500	$130,200	$188,000	$332,700	7th	248th of 509
Population	3,241	10,101	3,049,391	334,922,499	5th	180th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	80.9%	84.2%	86.7%	91%	5th	332nd of 545
Population density	16/sq mi	18/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	374th of 550
Median gross rent	$631	$805	$947	$1,413	2nd	324th of 395
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	4.1%	4.9%	5.2%	2nd	422nd 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

17%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

16%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

52.1

Under 18

19.5%

65 and over

28.5%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black1%
Hispanic5%
Asian0%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

25.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,440
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 57.7%
Married couples: 49.2%
Living alone: 39.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.1%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72126

$55,662

Perry Co.

$55,764

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,289

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.436

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72126

$132,500

Perry Co.

$130,200

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72126

$631

Perry Co.

$805

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,836
Owner-occupied: 75.7%
Vacant: 21.6%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.6%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

12%

20–29

30–44

17%

45–59

21%

60+

14%

Average commute

29.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Management

10%

Healthcare

10%

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Production

Education

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Sales

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Police and fire

Computer and math

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Construction

15%

Public administration

12%

Retail

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Education

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.3%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$46,825

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

30.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72126	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,534	$74,888
Service	$28,438	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,127	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,906	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

40%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
Households with broadband: 80.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.9%
No internet access: 16.9%
Without health insurance: 5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Perryville
State: Arkansas
County: Perry County
Center point: 34.9431° N, 92.9086° W
Land area: 203 sq mi
Water area: 3.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72126 spans 2 counties

Perry County96% of land
Pulaski County5% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Perryville2% of zip
Aplin (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72126

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72001	Adona, AR	8.1 mi	391	$36,008	$161,800
72025	Casa, AR	9.1 mi	834	$65,341	$111,900
72125	Perry, AR	11 mi	837	$62,917	$95,700
72070	Houston, AR	13 mi	2,295	$41,713	$99,000
72122	Paron, AR	14 mi	1,471	—	—
72016	Bigelow, AR	16 mi	2,727	$64,280	$172,400
72110	Morrilton, AR	17 mi	11,293	$51,658	$162,900
72135	Roland, AR	19 mi	3,239	$102,500	$319,200
72829	Centerville, AR	19 mi	0	—	—
72853	Ola, AR	19 mi	2,002	$35,262	$98,100
71910	Hot Springs Village, AR · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
72858	Pottsville, AR	20 mi	3,030	$69,760	$172,400

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Questions about 72126

What city is zip code 72126?

72126 is assigned to Perryville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72126 in?

72126 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72126?

About 3,241 people live in 72126, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72126 in?

72126 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72126?

The median household income in 72126 is $55,662.

What zip codes are near 72126?

The closest zip codes to 72126 are 72001, 72025, 72125, 72070, 72122.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72126, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.