Zip code 72823: Atkins, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72823?

72823 is assigned to Atkins, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72823 in?

72823 is mostly in Pope County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72823?

About 6,023 people live in 72823, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72823?

The median household income in 72823 is $69,107.

Q: What zip codes are near 72823?

The closest zip codes to 72823 are 72063, 72858, 72110, 72802, 72156.

Residential delivery areaPope CountyCentral Time

Population

6,023

Median household income

$69K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$155K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$856/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

127 sq mi

48 people/sq mi

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

About 72823

72823 is a rural zip code in Atkins, Arkansas (Pope County), covering 127 sq mi of land. About 6,023 people live here, or 48 per square mile. The median resident is 41.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $69,107 a year, 14% below the national median of $80,734. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $154,800, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $856 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.8 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare.

How 72823 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers22.2%
90th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%117th of 549 in AR
Tech workers6.4%
88th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%18th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy14.8%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%314th of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers12.4%
79th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%207th of 549 in AR
Veterans8%
77th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%216th of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers11.1%
72nd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%181st of 549 in AR
Median age41.3
67th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5306th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate74.1%
64th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%328th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$52,857
63rd
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,93454th of 542 in AR
Poverty rate12.7%
59th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%351st of 545 in AR
Residents under 1822.1%
50th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%267th of 550 in AR
Broadband access91.8%
47th
U.S. 91% · AR 86.7%96th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older15%
38th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%422nd of 550 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.420
36th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479300th of 542 in AR
Median household income$69,107
34th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773103rd of 495 in AR
Per capita income$34,637
33rd
U.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225125th of 550 in AR
Average commute22.8 min
28th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min315th of 508 in AR
Work from home8.5%
25th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%162nd of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate3.3%
15th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%464th of 548 in AR
Population6,023
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391125th of 550 in AR
Median home value$154,800
10th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000195th of 509 in AR
Median gross rent$856
10th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947138th of 395 in AR
Population density48/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi187th of 550 in AR
Diversity index13
6th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2427th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher12.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%362nd of 549 in AR
Rent-burdened renters25.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%394th of 498 in AR
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%423rd of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%374th of 550 in AR

Measure	72823	Pope	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Government workers	22.2%	16.1%	15.2%	14.5%	90th	117th of 549
Tech workers	6.4%	1.8%	2.5%	3.8%	88th	18th of 549
Housing vacancy	14.8%	10.3%	13.5%	10.1%	86th	314th of 545
Self-employed workers	12.4%	9.9%	10.4%	10%	79th	207th of 549
Veterans	8%	7.3%	7.4%	6.2%	77th	216th of 550
Healthcare workers	11.1%	9.6%	10.5%	9.7%	72nd	181st of 549
Median age	41.3	37	38.5	38.9	67th	306th of 550
Homeownership rate	74.1%	70.4%	66.4%	65.2%	64th	328th of 545
Median earnings per worker	$52,857	$39,053	$41,934	$49,666	63rd	54th of 542
Poverty rate	12.7%	16.9%	16%	12.5%	59th	351st of 545
Residents under 18	22.1%	23.1%	23.1%	22%	50th	267th of 550
Broadband access	91.8%	84.6%	86.7%	91%	47th	96th of 545
Residents 65 and older	15%	16.5%	17.6%	17.2%	38th	422nd of 550
Income inequality (Gini)	0.420	0.469	0.479	0.483	36th	300th of 542
Median household income	$69,107	$57,344	$60,773	$80,734	34th	103rd of 495
Per capita income	$34,637	$30,572	$34,225	$44,673	33rd	125th of 550
Average commute	22.8 min	20.1 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	28th	315th of 508
Work from home	8.5%	5%	8.8%	15.1%	25th	162nd of 549
Uninsured rateStrength	3.3%	7.3%	9%	8.4%	15th	464th of 548
Population	6,023	64,131	3,049,391	334,922,499	10th	125th of 550
Median home value	$154,800	$170,100	$188,000	$332,700	10th	195th of 509
Median gross rent	$856	$859	$947	$1,413	10th	138th of 395
Population density	48/sq mi	79/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	187th of 550
Diversity index	13	33.6	51.2	61.4	6th	427th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.4%	24.7%	25.7%	35.7%	5th	362nd of 549
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25.3%	42.5%	44.8%	51.1%	3rd	394th of 498
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	5.1%	4.9%	5.2%	2nd	423rd of 549
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	4.8%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	374th of 550

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

16%

25–34

11%

35–44

14%

45–54

16%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

41.3

Under 18

22.1%

65 and over

15%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black3%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

0.2%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,432
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 76%
Married couples: 57.7%
Living alone: 21.6%
Veterans (of adults): 8%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72823

$69,107

Pope Co.

$57,344

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,637

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.420

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72823

$154,800

Pope Co.

$170,100

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72823

$856

Pope Co.

$859

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,855
Owner-occupied: 74.1%
Vacant: 14.8%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.3%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

73%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.2%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

33%

20–29

19%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

13%

Management

13%

Healthcare

11%

Sales

10%

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Production

Computer and math

Education

Food service

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

20%

Manufacturing

16%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Education

10%

Other services

Construction

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Information

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$52,857

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72823	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,995	$74,888
Service	$14,229	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,148	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,781	$49,199
Production and transportation	$54,375	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

42%

Some college

23%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Households with broadband: 91.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65%
No internet access: 7.6%
Without health insurance: 3.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Atkins
State: Arkansas
County: Pope County
Center point: 35.2526° N, 92.8945° W
Land area: 127 sq mi
Water area: 4.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72823 spans 2 counties

Pope County79% of land
Conway County21% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Atkins5% of zip
Appleton (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72823

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72063	Hattieville, AR	7.4 mi	1,673	$59,643	$121,200
72858	Pottsville, AR	8.9 mi	3,030	$69,760	$172,400
72110	Morrilton, AR	9.7 mi	11,293	$51,658	$162,900
72802	Russellville, AR	12 mi	23,283	$64,110	$203,400
72156	Solgohachia, AR	12 mi	811	$110,139	$231,700
72080	Jerusalem, AR	12 mi	558	$27,583	$48,300
72001	Adona, AR	13 mi	391	$36,008	$161,800
72811	Russellville, AR · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
72801	Russellville, AR	14 mi	19,019	$47,830	$163,700
72125	Perry, AR	14 mi	837	$62,917	$95,700
72812	Russellville, AR · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
72025	Casa, AR	15 mi	834	$65,341	$111,900

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Questions about 72823

What city is zip code 72823?

72823 is assigned to Atkins, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72823 in?

72823 is mostly in Pope County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72823?

About 6,023 people live in 72823, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72823 in?

72823 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72823?

The median household income in 72823 is $69,107.

What zip codes are near 72823?

The closest zip codes to 72823 are 72063, 72858, 72110, 72802, 72156.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72823, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.