Zip code 72801: Russellville, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72801?

72801 is assigned to Russellville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72801 in?

72801 is in Pope County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72801?

About 19,019 people live in 72801, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72801?

The median household income in 72801 is $47,830.

Q: What zip codes are near 72801?

The closest zip codes to 72801 are 72811, 72802, 72858, 72834, 72847.

Residential delivery areaPope CountyCentral Time

Population

19,019

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$164K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$839/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

27.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

8 sq mi

2,374 people/sq mi

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

About 72801

72801 is a suburban zip code in Russellville, Arkansas (Pope County), covering 8 sq mi of land. About 19,019 people live here, or 2,374 per square mile. The median resident is 27.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,830 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $163,700, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $839 a month.

26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.3 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; production and manufacturing; and transportation and moving goods.

How 72801 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate21.3%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%161st of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy12.6%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%358th of 545 in AR
Unemployment rate6%
68th
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%168th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers10.9%
68th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%248th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%207th of 548 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.452
64th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479191st of 542 in AR
Population density2,374/sq mi
61st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi11th of 550 in AR
Government workers14.5%
56th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%298th of 549 in AR
Diversity index50
52nd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2124th of 550 in AR
Residents under 1822.1%
50th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%266th of 550 in AR
Veterans5.7%
48th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%360th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents9.2%
48th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%42nd of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%262nd of 549 in AR
Tech workers2.2%
37th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%119th of 549 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher25.8%
36th
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%87th of 549 in AR
Population19,019
29th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39149th of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older12.8%
22nd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%470th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters41%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%286th of 498 in AR
Homeownership rate45.9%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%527th of 545 in AR
Median home value$163,700
13th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000159th of 509 in AR
Broadband access84.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%253rd of 545 in AR
Median gross rent$839
9th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947157th of 395 in AR
Median household income$47,830
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773327th of 495 in AR
Per capita income$23,081
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225438th of 550 in AR
Work from home3.6%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%331st of 549 in AR
Median age27.5
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5535th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$28,698
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934483rd of 542 in AR
Average commute14.3 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min499th of 508 in AR

Measure	72801	Pope	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	21.3%	16.9%	16%	12.5%	87th	161st of 545
Housing vacancy	12.6%	10.3%	13.5%	10.1%	81st	358th of 545
Unemployment rate	6%	5.1%	4.9%	5.2%	68th	168th of 549
Self-employed workers	10.9%	9.9%	10.4%	10%	68th	248th of 549
Uninsured rate	9%	7.3%	9%	8.4%	65th	207th of 548
Income inequality (Gini)	0.452	0.469	0.479	0.483	64th	191st of 542
Population density	2,374/sq mi	79/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	61st	11th of 550
Government workers	14.5%	16.1%	15.2%	14.5%	56th	298th of 549
Diversity index	50	33.6	51.2	61.4	52nd	124th of 550
Residents under 18	22.1%	23.1%	23.1%	22%	50th	266th of 550
Veterans	5.7%	7.3%	7.4%	6.2%	48th	360th of 550
Foreign-born residents	9.2%	4.8%	5.4%	14.1%	48th	42nd of 550
Healthcare workers	9.2%	9.6%	10.5%	9.7%	46th	262nd of 549
Tech workers	2.2%	1.8%	2.5%	3.8%	37th	119th of 549
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.8%	24.7%	25.7%	35.7%	36th	87th of 549
Population	19,019	64,131	3,049,391	334,922,499	29th	49th of 550
Residents 65 and older	12.8%	16.5%	17.6%	17.2%	22nd	470th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41%	42.5%	44.8%	51.1%	18th	286th of 498
Homeownership rateWeakness	45.9%	70.4%	66.4%	65.2%	14th	527th of 545
Median home value	$163,700	$170,100	$188,000	$332,700	13th	159th of 509
Broadband accessWeakness	84.1%	84.6%	86.7%	91%	10th	253rd of 545
Median gross rent	$839	$859	$947	$1,413	9th	157th of 395
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,830	$57,344	$60,773	$80,734	7th	327th of 495
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,081	$30,572	$34,225	$44,673	6th	438th of 550
Work from home	3.6%	5%	8.8%	15.1%	4th	331st of 549
Median age	27.5	37	38.5	38.9	2nd	535th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$28,698	$39,053	$41,934	$49,666	2nd	483rd of 542
Average commuteStrength	14.3 min	20.1 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	1st	499th of 508

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

15%

5–17

23%

18–24

14%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

27.5

Under 18

22.1%

65 and over

12.8%

Race and ethnicity

White67%
Black4%
Hispanic21%
Asian2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.6%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

13%

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

0.3%

Households

Households: 6,506
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 58.2%
Married couples: 37.1%
Living alone: 33.6%
Veterans (of adults): 5.7%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72801

$47,830

Pope Co.

$57,344

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,081

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.452

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72801

$163,700

Pope Co.

$170,100

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72801

$839

Pope Co.

$859

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

64%

2–4 units

17%

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 7,443
Owner-occupied: 45.9%
Vacant: 12.6%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.1%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

41%

10–19

42%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

16%

Production

14%

Transportation and moving

12%

Sales

10%

Healthcare

Education

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

22%

Restaurants and hotels

19%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

10%

Education

Construction

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.9%

Information

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$28,698

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72801	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,290	$74,888
Service	$19,544	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,550	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,634	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,009	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

34%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

15%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 81.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.4%
Households with broadband: 84.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.3%
No internet access: 13.2%
Without health insurance: 9%
Limited-English households: 3.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Russellville
State: Arkansas
County: Pope County
Center point: 35.2806° N, 93.1416° W
Land area: 8 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

Russellville100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72801

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72811	Russellville, AR · PO box	0.5 mi	—	—	—
72802	Russellville, AR	4.3 mi	23,283	$64,110	$203,400
72858	Pottsville, AR	7.4 mi	3,030	$69,760	$172,400
72834	Dardanelle, AR	8.3 mi	9,482	$63,131	$162,300
72847	London, AR	9.5 mi	3,040	$61,158	$161,200
72812	Russellville, AR · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
72835	Delaware, AR	12 mi	727	$102,533	$144,000
72829	Centerville, AR	12 mi	0	—	—
72823	Atkins, AR	14 mi	6,023	$69,107	$154,800
72845	Knoxville, AR	15 mi	1,063	$63,462	$118,500
72851	New Blaine, AR	17 mi	829	$68,750	$190,300
72837	Dover, AR	17 mi	8,499	$53,833	$158,400

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Questions about 72801

What city is zip code 72801?

72801 is assigned to Russellville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72801 in?

72801 is in Pope County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72801?

About 19,019 people live in 72801, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72801 in?

72801 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72801?

The median household income in 72801 is $47,830.

What zip codes are near 72801?

The closest zip codes to 72801 are 72811, 72802, 72858, 72834, 72847.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72801, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.