Zip code 72856: Pelsor, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72856?

72856 is assigned to Pelsor, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72856 in?

72856 is mostly in Newton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72856?

About 446 people live in 72856, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72856?

The median household income in 72856 is $47,284.

Q: What zip codes are near 72856?

The closest zip codes to 72856 are 72655, 72683, 72686, 72628, 72839.

Residential delivery areaNewton CountyCentral Time

Population

446

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$256K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

99 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 72856

72856 is a rural zip code in Pelsor, Arkansas (Newton County), covering 99 sq mi of land. About 446 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 51.2 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 $47,284 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $255,500, or 5.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.2 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and management. 58% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 72856 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 446 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate39.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%26th of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers57.7%
99th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%4th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.604
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47917th of 542 in AR
Median age51.2
96th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5116th of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy19.3%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%225th of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate17.3%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%38th of 548 in AR
Per capita income$58,047
83rd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,22519th of 550 in AR
Work from home20.5%
79th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%22nd of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate72.7%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%344th of 545 in AR
Average commute27.2 min
58th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min207th of 508 in AR
Residents 65 and older17%
53rd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%361st of 550 in AR
Diversity index39.7
35th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2203rd of 550 in AR
Median home value$255,500
34th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,00041st of 509 in AR
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%428th of 550 in AR
Residents under 1817.7%
17th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%405th of 550 in AR
Median household income$47,284
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773331st of 495 in AR
Broadband access81.5%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%317th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$24,891
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934513th of 542 in AR
Population446
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391436th of 550 in AR
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi530th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher1.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%530th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%523rd of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%513th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%485th of 498 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%478th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers2.1%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%465th of 549 in AR
Government workers1.3%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%518th of 549 in AR

Measure	72856	Newton	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	39.5%	15.9%	16%	12.5%	99th	26th of 545
Self-employed workers	57.7%	16.9%	10.4%	10%	99th	4th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.604	0.425	0.479	0.483	99th	17th of 542
Median age	51.2	49.9	38.5	38.9	96th	116th of 550
Housing vacancy	19.3%	22.4%	13.5%	10.1%	93rd	225th of 545
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.3%	6.5%	9%	8.4%	92nd	38th of 548
Per capita incomeStrength	$58,047	$29,648	$34,225	$44,673	83rd	19th of 550
Work from home	20.5%	16.1%	8.8%	15.1%	79th	22nd of 549
Homeownership rate	72.7%	76.5%	66.4%	65.2%	61st	344th of 545
Average commute	27.2 min	33.9 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	58th	207th of 508
Residents 65 and older	17%	27.7%	17.6%	17.2%	53rd	361st of 550
Diversity index	39.7	14.2	51.2	61.4	35th	203rd of 550
Median home value	$255,500	$169,300	$188,000	$332,700	34th	41st of 509
Veterans	4.6%	11.4%	7.4%	6.2%	33rd	428th of 550
Residents under 18	17.7%	18.7%	23.1%	22%	17th	405th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,284	$48,986	$60,773	$80,734	7th	331st of 495
Broadband accessWeakness	81.5%	80.8%	86.7%	91%	6th	317th of 545
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,891	$35,935	$41,934	$49,666	2nd	513th of 542
Population	446	7,112	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	436th of 550
Population density	5/sq mi	9/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	530th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.5%	15.7%	25.7%	35.7%	1st	530th of 549
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.1%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	523rd of 549
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.6%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	513th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	53.6%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	485th of 498
Tech workers	0%	1.6%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	478th of 549
Healthcare workers	2.1%	8.2%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	465th of 549
Government workers	1.3%	17.7%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	518th 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

15%

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

15%

45–54

23%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

51.2

Under 18

17.7%

65 and over

17%

Race and ethnicity

White73%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial27%

Diversity index

39.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 205
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 79.5%
Married couples: 48.3%
Living alone: 18.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

15%

Median household income

72856

$47,284

Newton Co.

$48,986

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$58,047

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.604

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72856

$255,500

Newton Co.

$169,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72856

—

Newton Co.

$617

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 254
Owner-occupied: 72.7%
Vacant: 19.3%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 5.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

21%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

35%

20–29

30–44

35%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

27.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

30%

Production

23%

Management

17%

Sales

15%

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

27%

Manufacturing

19%

Retail

17%

Other services

14%

Agriculture and mining

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Health care and social assistance

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$24,891

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

57.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

1.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72856	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$250,000+	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,021	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$13,103	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,958	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

43%

Some college

27%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 81.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 60.5%
No internet access: 18.5%
Without health insurance: 17.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Pelsor
State: Arkansas
County: Newton County
Center point: 35.7690° N, 93.0574° W
Land area: 99 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72856 spans 2 counties

Newton County84% of land
Pope County16% of land

Zip codes near 72856

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72655	Mount Judea, AR	9.8 mi	420	$44,722	$107,700
72683	Vendor, AR	12 mi	334	$51,196	$122,800
72686	Witts Springs, AR	13 mi	83	—	—
72628	Deer, AR	14 mi	737	$47,367	$119,100
72839	Hagarville, AR	14 mi	328	$48,750	$63,200
72679	Tilly, AR	15 mi	97	$53,784	—
72843	Hector, AR	16 mi	1,984	$62,805	$120,300
72640	Hasty, AR	16 mi	607	$103,409	$165,800
72837	Dover, AR	17 mi	8,499	$53,833	$158,400
72666	Parthenon, AR	18 mi	354	$34,444	$113,900
72641	Jasper, AR	18 mi	1,784	$37,696	$179,800
72685	Western Grove, AR	21 mi	1,398	$48,750	$203,900

Questions about 72856

What city is zip code 72856?

72856 is assigned to Pelsor, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72856 in?

72856 is mostly in Newton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72856?

About 446 people live in 72856, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72856 in?

72856 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72856?

The median household income in 72856 is $47,284.

What zip codes are near 72856?

The closest zip codes to 72856 are 72655, 72683, 72686, 72628, 72839.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72856, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.