Altheimer, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72004
Jefferson County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,311
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,783
- Median income Below-median income area
- $73,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altheimer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72004 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72004 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Altheimer, Jefferson County, Arkansas, home to just 1,311 residents across 409.7 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72004 reports a modest median household income of $43,783 (23% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,764. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $73,100 (50% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $608; owner occupancy is 64.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 72004 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altheimer, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72004.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72004, Altheimer, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,311
Population
409.7
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72004?
56.5
Median Age
58.9%
Male
41.1%
Female
5.9%
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?
$43,783
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$27,764
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72004 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Altheimer, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,783 25th percentile higher than 25% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
364housing units
364
Total Housing Units
267
Occupied Units
97
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$73,100
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$608
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 72004, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,842,000.
18
Businesses
107
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 27.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 22.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 22.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72004 vs 72175 →
ZIP 72004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71601
Pine Bluff (71601)
17,327 residents
- 72004 1,311
Altheimer (72004)
1,311 residents
- 72073 1,139
Humphrey (72073)
1,139 residents
- 72175 354
Wabbaseka (72175)
354 residents
- 71659 104
Moscow (71659)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72004 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72073
Humphrey (72073)
$48,750 median income
- 72004
Altheimer (72004)
$43,783 median income
- 72175
Wabbaseka (72175)
$38,167 median income
- 71601
Pine Bluff (71601)
$37,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72004 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72004, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,311 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72004 in?
ZIP code 72004 (Altheimer) is located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72004?
ZIP code 72004 in Altheimer, AR has a population of 1,311 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72004?
The median household income in ZIP 72004 is $43,783, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72004?
The median home value in ZIP 72004 is $73,100, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72004 is African American at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72004?
ZIP code 72004 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72004 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Wholesale trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72004?
In ZIP code 72004, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72004?
In ZIP code 72004, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72004 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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