Gillett, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72055
Arkansas County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 849
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,708
- Median income Near-median income area
- $100,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gillett pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72055 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72055 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gillett, Arkansas County, Arkansas, home to just 849 residents across 235.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72055 reports a modest median household income of $67,708 (20% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,182. The poverty rate is 3.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,000 (31% below the average Arkansas ZIP); owner occupancy is 80.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Arkansas County, so 72055 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 →
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 72055, Gillett, 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
849
Population
235.8
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72055?
49.0
Median Age
43.4%
Male
56.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$67,708
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$33,182
Per Capita Income
3.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72055 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Gillett, 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)
$67,708 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
332housing units
332
Total Housing Units
199
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,000
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 72055, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,226,000.
14
Businesses
105
Employees
$6.2M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 21.4% |
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 72055 vs 72166 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72166 | Tichnor, AR | 260 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72055, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 72055 in?
ZIP code 72055 (Gillett) is located in Arkansas County, Arkansas. Arkansas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arkansas-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72055?
ZIP code 72055 in Gillett, AR has a population of 849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72055?
The median household income in ZIP 72055 is $67,708, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72055?
The median home value in ZIP 72055 is $100,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72055 is White at 83.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72055?
ZIP code 72055 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72055?
In ZIP code 72055, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 72055?
In ZIP code 72055, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72055 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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