Zip code 72139: Russell, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72139?

72139 is assigned to Russell, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72139 in?

72139 is in White County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72139?

About 218 people live in 72139, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72139?

The median household income in 72139 is $22,917.

Q: What zip codes are near 72139?

The closest zip codes to 72139 are 72010, 72020, 72081, 72006, 72082.

Residential delivery areaWhite CountyCentral Time

Population

218

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$23K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$75K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$298/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.2 sq mi

1,069 people/sq mi

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

About 72139

72139 is a suburban zip code in Russell, Arkansas (White County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 218 people live here, or 1,069 per square mile. The median resident is 37.5 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 $22,917 a year, about 28% of the national median of $80,734. 53.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $75,000, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 37% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $298 a month.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; food service; and police and fire protection.

How 72139 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 218 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate53.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%13th of 545 in AR
Unemployment rate11.4%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%57th of 549 in AR
Rent-burdened renters66.7%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%102nd of 498 in AR
Residents under 1828.4%
92nd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%79th of 550 in AR
Government workers23.1%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%105th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate13.3%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%79th of 548 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.466
73rd
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479144th of 542 in AR
Housing vacancy9.1%
67th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%439th of 545 in AR
Average commute26.7 min
54th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min220th of 508 in AR
Population density1,069/sq mi
45th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi25th of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older15.1%
39th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%417th of 550 in AR
Median age37.5
38th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5424th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate36.7%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%537th of 545 in AR
Diversity index11.4
5th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2437th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents0.9%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%288th of 550 in AR
Population218
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391505th of 550 in AR
Median household income$22,917
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773490th of 495 in AR
Per capita income$13,708
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225538th of 550 in AR
Median home value$75,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000457th of 509 in AR
Median gross rent$298
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947394th of 395 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher1.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%533rd of 549 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%545th of 549 in AR
Broadband access72.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%454th of 545 in AR
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%548th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$20,250
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934524th of 542 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%539th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%546th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%546th of 549 in AR

Measure	72139	White	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	53.2%	17.5%	16%	12.5%	99th	13th of 545
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.4%	5.8%	4.9%	5.2%	96th	57th of 549
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	66.7%	49.1%	44.8%	51.1%	95th	102nd of 498
Residents under 18	28.4%	23.2%	23.1%	22%	92nd	79th of 550
Government workers	23.1%	13%	15.2%	14.5%	92nd	105th of 549
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.3%	9.8%	9%	8.4%	84th	79th of 548
Income inequality (Gini)	0.466	0.452	0.479	0.483	73rd	144th of 542
Housing vacancy	9.1%	12.6%	13.5%	10.1%	67th	439th of 545
Average commute	26.7 min	22.4 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	54th	220th of 508
Population density	1,069/sq mi	75/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	45th	25th of 550
Residents 65 and older	15.1%	17%	17.6%	17.2%	39th	417th of 550
Median age	37.5	38.8	38.5	38.9	38th	424th of 550
Homeownership rateWeakness	36.7%	69.1%	66.4%	65.2%	7th	537th of 545
Diversity index	11.4	27.1	51.2	61.4	5th	437th of 550
Foreign-born residents	0.9%	2.1%	5.4%	14.1%	5th	288th of 550
Population	218	77,838	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	505th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$22,917	$55,249	$60,773	$80,734	1st	490th of 495
Per capita incomeWeakness	$13,708	$28,808	$34,225	$44,673	1st	538th of 550
Median home value	$75,000	$163,600	$188,000	$332,700	1st	457th of 509
Median gross rent	$298	$850	$947	$1,413	1st	394th of 395
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.3%	20.4%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	533rd of 549
Work from home	0%	4.8%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	545th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	72.2%	87.2%	86.7%	91%	1st	454th of 545
Veterans	0%	7.4%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	548th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$20,250	$37,076	$41,934	$49,666	1st	524th of 542
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	539th of 549
Healthcare workers	0%	9.7%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	546th of 549
Self-employed workers	0%	12.6%	10.4%	10%	1st	546th 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

22%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

17%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

37.5

Under 18

28.4%

65 and over

15.1%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

11.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 90
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 48.9%
Married couples: 21.1%
Living alone: 44.4%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

61%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72139

$22,917

White Co.

$55,249

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$13,708

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

53.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.466

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72139

$75,000

White Co.

$163,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72139

$298

White Co.

$850

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

30%

2–4 units

38%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

27%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 99
Owner-occupied: 36.7%
Vacant: 9.1%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 66.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 12.3%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

28%

20–29

13%

30–44

54%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

27.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

31%

Food service

18%

Police and fire

15%

Production

13%

Office and admin

10%

Education

Transportation and moving

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

31%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Restaurants and hotels

18%

Public administration

15%

Manufacturing

13%

Retail

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$20,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72139	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$12,083	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

53%

Some college

13%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 72.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 31.1%
No internet access: 27.8%
Without health insurance: 13.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Russell
State: Arkansas
County: White County
Center point: 35.3622° N, 91.5099° W
Land area: 0.2 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

Russell100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72139

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72010	Bald Knob, AR	3.5 mi	5,204	$48,305	$120,100
72020	Bradford, AR	8 mi	3,100	$49,231	$95,300
72081	Judsonia, AR	9.1 mi	7,436	$45,620	$151,700
72006	Augusta, AR	12 mi	2,004	$51,775	$126,800
72082	Kensett, AR	12 mi	1,956	$31,638	$91,000
72178	West Point, AR	12 mi	44	—	$72,100
72145	Searcy, AR · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
72149	Searcy, AR · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
72165	Thida, AR	15 mi	40	—	—
72568	Pleasant Plains, AR	16 mi	2,110	$67,143	$103,100
72143	Searcy, AR	16 mi	35,000	$58,344	$181,300
72169	Tupelo, AR	16 mi	93	$153,036	$82,900

Questions about 72139

What city is zip code 72139?

72139 is assigned to Russell, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72139 in?

72139 is in White County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72139?

About 218 people live in 72139, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72139 in?

72139 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72139?

The median household income in 72139 is $22,917.

What zip codes are near 72139?

The closest zip codes to 72139 are 72010, 72020, 72081, 72006, 72082.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72139, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.