Zip code 72168: Tucker, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72168?

72168 is assigned to Tucker, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72168 in?

72168 is in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72168?

About 1,803 people live in 72168, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 72168?

The closest zip codes to 72168 are 72152, 72004, 72182, 72046, 72037.

Residential delivery areaJefferson CountyCentral Time

Population

1,803

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$47K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

32 sq mi

56 people/sq mi

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

About 72168

72168 is a small-town zip code in Tucker, Arkansas (Jefferson County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 1,803 people live here, or 56 per square mile. The median resident is 41.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

57.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $47,000. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; police and fire protection; and food service.

How 72168 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate57.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%8th of 545 in AR
Government workers42.6%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%19th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate13.8%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%38th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy29.6%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%86th of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate16.6%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%47th of 548 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.498
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47982nd of 542 in AR
Diversity index58.8
69th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.244th of 550 in AR
Median age41.5
68th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5291st of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate73%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%340th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$47,692
48th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934103rd of 542 in AR
Veterans2.8%
14th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%482nd of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%212th of 550 in AR
Population density56/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi165th of 550 in AR
Population1,803
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391259th of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older8.1%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%525th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$3,751
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225547th of 550 in AR
Median home value$47,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000501st of 509 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher3.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%520th of 549 in AR
Average commute15 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min494th of 508 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%493rd of 549 in AR
Broadband access65%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%501st of 545 in AR
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%473rd of 498 in AR
Residents under 184.5%
1st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%521st of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%396th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%513th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%528th of 549 in AR

Measure	72168	Jefferson	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	57.2%	18.6%	16%	12.5%	99th	8th of 545
Government workers	42.6%	23.6%	15.2%	14.5%	99th	19th of 549
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.8%	8.1%	4.9%	5.2%	98th	38th of 549
Housing vacancy	29.6%	21.7%	13.5%	10.1%	98th	86th of 545
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.6%	5.1%	9%	8.4%	91st	47th of 548
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.498	0.468	0.479	0.483	88th	82nd of 542
Diversity index	58.8	54.7	51.2	61.4	69th	44th of 550
Median age	41.5	39.7	38.5	38.9	68th	291st of 550
Homeownership rate	73%	61.8%	66.4%	65.2%	61st	340th of 545
Median earnings per worker	$47,692	$37,304	$41,934	$49,666	48th	103rd of 542
Veterans	2.8%	6.8%	7.4%	6.2%	14th	482nd of 550
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	2%	5.4%	14.1%	11th	212th of 550
Population density	56/sq mi	74/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	165th of 550
Population	1,803	64,802	3,049,391	334,922,499	3rd	259th of 550
Residents 65 and older	8.1%	18.6%	17.6%	17.2%	3rd	525th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$3,751	$26,677	$34,225	$44,673	1st	547th of 550
Median home value	$47,000	$113,400	$188,000	$332,700	1st	501st of 509
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.4%	20.1%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	520th of 549
Average commuteStrength	15 min	22.7 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	1st	494th of 508
Work from home	0%	5%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	493rd of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	65%	82.6%	86.7%	91%	1st	501st of 545
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	46.1%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	473rd of 498
Residents under 18	4.5%	21.5%	23.1%	22%	1st	521st of 550
Tech workers	0%	1.9%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	396th of 549
Healthcare workers	0%	10.3%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	513th of 549
Self-employed workers	0%	6.5%	10.4%	10%	1st	528th 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

5–17

18–24

25%

25–34

19%

35–44

20%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

41.5

Under 18

4.5%

65 and over

8.1%

Race and ethnicity

White42%
Black48%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.3%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0.7%
Other0.2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

58.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 100
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 66%
Married couples: 66%
Living alone: 34%
Veterans (of adults): 2.8%
Male / female: 94% / 6%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

19%

$200k+

Median household income

72168

—

Jefferson Co.

$51,096

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$3,751

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

57.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.498

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72168

$47,000

Jefferson Co.

$113,400

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72168

—

Jefferson Co.

$888

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

13%

Mobile home

21%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 142
Owner-occupied: 73%
Vacant: 29.6%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

47%

10–19

20–29

35%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

15 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

6.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

32%

Police and fire

20%

Food service

17%

Office and admin

17%

Production

14%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Public administration

29%

Construction

24%

Arts and recreation

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

14%

Other services

Professional and technical services

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$47,692

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

42.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

25.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72168	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$173,026	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

58%

Some college

19%

Associate's

0.3%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 65%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 8%
No internet access: 16%
Without health insurance: 16.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Tucker
State: Arkansas
County: Jefferson County
Center point: 34.4345° N, 91.9655° W
Land area: 32 sq mi
Water area: 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

Tucker (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72168

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72152	Sherrill, AR	5.5 mi	320	—	$217,800
72004	Altheimer, AR	6.5 mi	661	$43,783	$73,100
72182	Wright, AR	7.2 mi	23	—	—
72046	England, AR	8.7 mi	3,876	$56,685	$107,000
72037	Coy, AR · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
71611	Pine Bluff, AR · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
72083	Keo, AR	12 mi	310	$39,000	$86,800
72132	Redfield, AR	13 mi	3,640	$56,071	$118,500
72072	Humnoke, AR	13 mi	260	$36,818	$115,400
71612	White Hall, AR · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
72079	Jefferson, AR	13 mi	385	$69,479	$163,900
72175	Wabbaseka, AR	14 mi	396	$38,167	$61,700

Questions about 72168

What city is zip code 72168?

72168 is assigned to Tucker, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72168 in?

72168 is in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72168?

About 1,803 people live in 72168, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72168 in?

72168 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 72168?

The closest zip codes to 72168 are 72152, 72004, 72182, 72046, 72037.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72168, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.