PlainZIP

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
$43,783
Median income
$73,100
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
3th 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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,764. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.2%. Housing costs here run $73,100 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $608 a month; 64.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72004, plus 6 more within Jefferson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72004?

56.5

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 16.6%
African American 73.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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

$27,764

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72004 ranks nationally

Altheimer, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$43,783 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

364

Total Housing Units

267

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.4%
Renter 35.6%

$73,100

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72004 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72175 Wabbaseka, AR 354 4.3 mi
71659 Moscow, AR 104 9.6 mi
72073 Humphrey, AR 1,139 8.8 mi
71601 Pine Bluff, AR 17,327 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

71603 standard
Pine Bluff, AR
Pop: 34,343
71602 standard
White Hall, AR
Pop: 17,982
71601 standard
Pine Bluff, AR
Pop: 17,327
72132 standard
Redfield, AR
Pop: 3,242
72168 standard
Tucker, AR
Pop: 1,834
72079 standard
Jefferson, AR
Pop: 786

Related Areas

Jefferson County Altheimer, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.