Pangburn, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72121
White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,704
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,221
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pangburn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72121 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72121 covers 185.2 square miles in Pangburn, White County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,704 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72121 reports a modest median household income of $44,221 (22% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,126. Unemployment is 11.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $175,900 (21% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $846.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in White County, so 72121 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 72121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pangburn, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72121.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 72121, Pangburn, 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
2,704
Population
185.2
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72121?
38.6
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
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?
$44,221
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$21,126
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72121 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Pangburn, 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)
$44,221 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
1,621housing units
1,621
Total Housing Units
1,256
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,900
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$846
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 72121, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,044,000.
29
Businesses
96
Employees
$3.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 31.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 20.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 72121 vs 72179 →
ZIP 72121 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72081
Judsonia (72081)
7,798 residents
- 72121 2,704
Pangburn (72121)
2,704 residents
- 72534 1,320
Floral (72534)
1,320 residents
- 72179 450
Wilburn (72179)
450 residents
- 72085 220
Letona (72085)
220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72121 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72121 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72179
Wilburn (72179)
$68,571 median income
- 72081
Judsonia (72081)
$45,620 median income
- 72121
Pangburn (72121)
$44,221 median income
- 72085
Letona (72085)
$38,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72121 ranks #3 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 72121, 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 (2,704 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 72121 in?
ZIP code 72121 (Pangburn) is located in White County, Arkansas. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72121?
ZIP code 72121 in Pangburn, AR has a population of 2,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72121?
The median household income in ZIP 72121 is $44,221, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72121?
The median home value in ZIP 72121 is $175,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72121 is White at 91.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72121?
ZIP code 72121 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72121?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72121 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (6), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72121?
In ZIP code 72121, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 72121?
In ZIP code 72121, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72121 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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