Zip code 72830: Clarksville, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72830?

72830 is assigned to Clarksville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72830 in?

72830 is in Johnson County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72830?

About 15,757 people live in 72830, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72830?

The median household income in 72830 is $42,416.

Q: What zip codes are near 72830?

The closest zip codes to 72830 are 72840, 72863, 72846, 72852, 72832.

Residential delivery areaJohnson CountyCentral Time

Population

15,757

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$155K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$736/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

140 sq mi

113 people/sq mi

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

About 72830

72830 is a small-town zip code in Clarksville, Arkansas (Johnson County), covering 140 sq mi of land. About 15,757 people live here, or 113 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,416 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $155,000, or 3.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $736 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and transportation and moving goods.

How 72830 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate21.2%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%164th of 545 in AR
Veterans7.4%
71st
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%252nd of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy9.9%
71st
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%425th of 545 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.457
68th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479175th of 542 in AR
Uninsured rate8.1%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%254th of 548 in AR
Unemployment rate5.4%
59th
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%194th of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older17.7%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%328th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents11.9%
57th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%31st of 550 in AR
Government workers13.8%
51st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%316th of 549 in AR
Residents under 1822.1%
50th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%264th of 550 in AR
Diversity index48.6
49th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2135th of 550 in AR
Median age38.4
45th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5392nd of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate65.8%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%425th of 545 in AR
Rent-burdened renters47.8%
39th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%215th of 498 in AR
Self-employed workers7.8%
29th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%360th of 549 in AR
Population15,757
24th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39158th of 550 in AR
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%175th of 549 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher17.5%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%228th of 549 in AR
Population density113/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi118th of 550 in AR
Median home value$155,000
10th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000194th of 509 in AR
Healthcare workers6.4%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%354th of 549 in AR
Per capita income$25,605
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225369th of 550 in AR
Average commute18.6 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min448th of 508 in AR
Work from home4.9%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%277th of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$33,534
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934418th of 542 in AR
Median household income$42,416
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773383rd of 495 in AR
Median gross rent$736
4th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947244th of 395 in AR
Broadband access76.4%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%399th of 545 in AR

Measure	72830	Johnson	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	21.2%	19.8%	16%	12.5%	87th	164th of 545
Veterans	7.4%	8.8%	7.4%	6.2%	71st	252nd of 550
Housing vacancy	9.9%	10.7%	13.5%	10.1%	71st	425th of 545
Income inequality (Gini)	0.457	0.453	0.479	0.483	68th	175th of 542
Uninsured rate	8.1%	8.2%	9%	8.4%	60th	254th of 548
Unemployment rate	5.4%	4.6%	4.9%	5.2%	59th	194th of 549
Residents 65 and older	17.7%	17%	17.6%	17.2%	58th	328th of 550
Foreign-born residents	11.9%	8.2%	5.4%	14.1%	57th	31st of 550
Government workers	13.8%	14.5%	15.2%	14.5%	51st	316th of 549
Residents under 18	22.1%	24.2%	23.1%	22%	50th	264th of 550
Diversity index	48.6	39	51.2	61.4	49th	135th of 550
Median age	38.4	39.1	38.5	38.9	45th	392nd of 550
Homeownership rate	65.8%	74.1%	66.4%	65.2%	43rd	425th of 545
Rent-burdened renters	47.8%	49.9%	44.8%	51.1%	39th	215th of 498
Self-employed workers	7.8%	10%	10.4%	10%	29th	360th of 549
Population	15,757	26,003	3,049,391	334,922,499	24th	58th of 550
Tech workers	1.4%	1.2%	2.5%	3.8%	20th	175th of 549
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.5%	17.8%	25.7%	35.7%	15th	228th of 549
Population density	113/sq mi	39/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	118th of 550
Median home value	$155,000	$135,300	$188,000	$332,700	10th	194th of 509
Healthcare workers	6.4%	5.9%	10.5%	9.7%	10th	354th of 549
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,605	$25,637	$34,225	$44,673	9th	369th of 550
Average commuteStrength	18.6 min	19.3 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	8th	448th of 508
Work from home	4.9%	4.9%	8.8%	15.1%	7th	277th of 549
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,534	$34,292	$41,934	$49,666	6th	418th of 542
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,416	$45,995	$60,773	$80,734	4th	383rd of 495
Median gross rent	$736	$728	$947	$1,413	4th	244th of 395
Broadband accessWeakness	76.4%	74.3%	86.7%	91%	2nd	399th of 545

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

16%

5–17

12%

18–24

12%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.4

Under 18

22.1%

65 and over

17.7%

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black2%
Hispanic19%
Asian5%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Other0.4%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

48.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

81%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 6,297
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 62.4%
Married couples: 46.7%
Living alone: 32.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

34%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72830

$42,416

Johnson Co.

$45,995

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,605

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.457

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72830

$155,000

Johnson Co.

$135,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72830

$736

Johnson Co.

$728

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.8%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 6,986
Owner-occupied: 65.8%
Vacant: 9.9%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21%
Home value to income: 3.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

43%

20–29

19%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

17%

Management

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Education

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Healthcare

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Legal and social services

0.6%

Industries

Manufacturing

23%

Retail

12%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Information

0.8%

Wholesale

0.1%

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$33,534

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72830	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,542	$74,888
Service	$22,917	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,091	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,448	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,668	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

37%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 76.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.3%
No internet access: 20.7%
Without health insurance: 8.1%
Limited-English households: 4.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Clarksville
State: Arkansas
County: Johnson County
Center point: 35.5179° N, 93.5103° W
Land area: 140 sq mi
Water area: 5.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Clarksville13% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72830

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72840	Hartman, AR	7.2 mi	2,448	$49,750	$93,200
72863	Scranton, AR	10 mi	1,856	$64,773	$156,500
72846	Lamar, AR	11 mi	3,853	$61,250	$151,700
72852	Oark, AR	11 mi	189	$48,241	$110,400
72832	Coal Hill, AR	11 mi	649	$27,356	$86,500
72821	Altus, AR	12 mi	1,972	$37,083	$100,000
72845	Knoxville, AR	13 mi	1,063	$63,462	$118,500
72854	Ozone, AR	13 mi	791	—	$99,700
72820	Alix, AR · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
72865	Subiaco, AR	15 mi	1,040	$82,045	$160,900
72839	Hagarville, AR	17 mi	328	$48,750	$63,200
72847	London, AR	17 mi	3,040	$61,158	$161,200

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Questions about 72830

What city is zip code 72830?

72830 is assigned to Clarksville, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72830 in?

72830 is in Johnson County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72830?

About 15,757 people live in 72830, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72830 in?

72830 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72830?

The median household income in 72830 is $42,416.

What zip codes are near 72830?

The closest zip codes to 72830 are 72840, 72863, 72846, 72852, 72832.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72830, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.