Zip code 72135: Roland, Arkansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 72135
72135 is a rural zip code in Roland, Arkansas (Pulaski County), covering 74 sq mi of land. About 3,239 people live here, or 44 per square mile. The median resident is 49.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $102,500 a year, 27% above the national median of $80,734. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $319,200, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,671 a month.
47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.8 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and sales. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 72135 compares
- Homeownership rate95.6%99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%45th of 545 in AR
- Healthcare workers18.4%99thU.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%43rd of 549 in AR
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47923rd of 542 in AR
- 97thU.S. 10% · AR 10.4%84th of 549 in AR
- Per capita income$86,94896thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,2253rd of 550 in AR
- Median age49.795thU.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5138th of 550 in AR
- Median earnings per worker$78,32792ndStrengthU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,9345th of 542 in AR
- 92ndU.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%107th of 549 in AR
- Average commute30.8 min78thU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min119th of 508 in AR
- 76thU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%17th of 549 in AR
- 74thU.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%251st of 550 in AR
- Median household income$102,50073rdU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,77314th of 495 in AR
- Work from home17.7%71stU.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%38th of 549 in AR
- Median gross rent$1,67166thU.S. $1,413 · AR $9473rd of 395 in AR
- Housing vacancy8.1%61stU.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%456th of 545 in AR
- Tech workers3.3%58thU.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%62nd of 549 in AR
- 57thU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%203rd of 549 in AR
- Residents under 1822.4%53rdU.S. 22% · AR 23.1%250th of 550 in AR
- Median home value$319,20047thU.S. $332,700 · AR $188,00013th of 509 in AR
- Broadband access91.4%44thU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%103rd of 545 in AR
- Veterans5%38thU.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%409th of 550 in AR
- Diversity index35.430thU.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2227th of 550 in AR
- 29thU.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%84th of 550 in AR
- Uninsured rate2.8%11thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%481st of 548 in AR
- Population density44/sq mi6thU.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi193rd of 550 in AR
- Population3,2395thU.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391181st of 550 in AR
- Poverty rate2.6%2ndStrengthU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%513th of 545 in AR
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%487th of 498 in AR
| Measure | 72135 | Pulaski | AR | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 95.6% | 57% | 66.4% | 65.2% | 45th of 545 | |
| Healthcare workers | 18.4% | 12.4% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 43rd of 549 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.580 | 0.506 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 23rd of 542 | |
| Self-employed workers | 18.9% | 9.4% | 10.4% | 10% | 84th of 549 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $86,948 | $40,670 | $34,225 | $44,673 | 3rd of 550 | |
| Median age | 49.7 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 38.9 | 138th of 550 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $78,327 | $46,225 | $41,934 | $49,666 | 5th of 542 | |
| Government workers | 23% | 20.2% | 15.2% | 14.5% | 107th of 549 | |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 20.3 min | 22.5 min | 26.4 min | 119th of 508 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47% | 37.9% | 25.7% | 35.7% | 17th of 549 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 20.1% | 16.7% | 17.6% | 17.2% | 251st of 550 | |
| Median household income | $102,500 | $62,873 | $60,773 | $80,734 | 14th of 495 | |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 11.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 38th of 549 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,671 | $1,080 | $947 | $1,413 | 3rd of 395 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.1% | 10.9% | 13.5% | 10.1% | 456th of 545 | |
| Tech workers | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 62nd of 549 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 203rd of 549 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.4% | 23.3% | 23.1% | 22% | 250th of 550 | |
| Median home value | $319,200 | $214,700 | $188,000 | $332,700 | 13th of 509 | |
| Broadband access | 91.4% | 89.5% | 86.7% | 91% | 103rd of 545 | |
| Veterans | 5% | 8% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 409th of 550 | |
| Diversity index | 35.4 | 62.5 | 51.2 | 61.4 | 227th of 550 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 14.1% | 84th of 550 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.8% | 9.7% | 9% | 8.4% | 481st of 548 | |
| Population density | 44/sq mi | 527/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 193rd of 550 | |
| Population | 3,239 | 399,818 | 3,049,391 | 334,922,499 | 181st of 550 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 2.6% | 16.7% | 16% | 12.5% | 513th of 545 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 47.9% | 44.8% | 51.1% | 487th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White79%
- Black6%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial13%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,346
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 76.4%
- Married couples
- 73.4%
- Living alone
- 23.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,465
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Vacant
- 8.1%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 6.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 72135 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $79,651 | $74,888 |
| Service | $22,826 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $136,364 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $83,125 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,021 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 19%
- Households with broadband
- 91.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 81.1%
- No internet access
- 8.6%
- Without health insurance
- 2.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Roland
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Pulaski County
- Center point
- 34.8796° N, 92.5890° W
- Land area
- 74 sq mi
- Water area
- 17 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Roland (unincorporated)11% of zip
- Natural Steps (unincorporated)4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 72135
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72106 | Mayflower, AR | 7.4 mi | $65,800 |
| 72016 | Bigelow, AR | 7.6 mi | $64,280 |
| 72223 | Little Rock, AR | 8.1 mi | $101,062 |
| 72113 | Maumelle, AR | 11 mi | $79,248 |
| 72203 | Little Rock, AR · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 72070 | Houston, AR | 11 mi | $41,713 |
| 72212 | Little Rock, AR | 12 mi | $114,140 |
| 72210 | Little Rock, AR | 12 mi | $69,453 |
| 72122 | Paron, AR | 13 mi | — |
| 72211 | Little Rock, AR | 13 mi | $83,134 |
| 72034 | Conway, AR | 14 mi | $65,635 |
| 72227 | Little Rock, AR | 14 mi | $73,879 |
Zip codes like 72135 elsewhere
Questions about 72135
What city is zip code 72135?
72135 is assigned to Roland, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 72135 in?
72135 is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
What is the population of 72135?
About 3,239 people live in 72135, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 72135 in?
72135 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 72135?
The median household income in 72135 is $102,500.
What zip codes are near 72135?
The closest zip codes to 72135 are 72106, 72016, 72223, 72113, 72203.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72135, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.