ZIP Code 72002
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Alexander · Saline County · Arkansas
- Population
- 14,134
- Median income
- $85,502
- Median home value
- $220,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.2%
- Land area
- 148.9 sq mi
95/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.4
Chicago
ZIP code 72002 in Alexander, Arkansas has a population of 14,134. The median household income is $85,502, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $220,000, 21% below the US average. 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.9 square miles in Alexander, Saline County, Arkansas. The area is home to 14,134 residents, producing a population density of 95 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72002 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72002 sits at $85,502 (51% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $36,616. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $220,000 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,074 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saline County, so you can benchmark 72002 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72002.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Retail trade 22
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 20
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 19
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72002, Alexander, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,134
Population
148.9
Area (sq mi)
95
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72002?
34.4
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
6.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,502
Median Household Income
+51% vs state
$36,616
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
8,095
Total Housing Units
7,661
Occupied Units
434
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,000
Median Home Value
+51% vs state
$1,074
Median Rent
2003
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72002 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 142 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 153 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 176 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 187 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 194 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 231 business establishments in ZIP 72002, employing approximately 2,231 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,153,000.
231
Businesses
2,231
Employees
$114.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 68 | 29.4% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 8.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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