Perryville, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72126
Perry County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,674
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,662
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perryville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72126 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72126 (Perryville, AR) rose +16.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72126 covers 524.9 square miles in Perryville, Perry County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,674 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72126 reports a modest median household income of $55,662 (2% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,289. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $132,500 (9% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $631; 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Perry County, so 72126 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 72126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perryville, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72126.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 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 72126, Perryville, 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
3,674
Population
524.9
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72126?
52.1
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.4%
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?
$55,662
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$31,289
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72126 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Perryville, 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)
$55,662 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,836housing units
1,836
Total Housing Units
1,440
Occupied Units
396
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,500
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$631
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 72126, employing approximately 480 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,571,000.
56
Businesses
480
Employees
$16.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 21.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 72126 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72126
Perryville (72126)
3,674 residents
- 72125 905
Perry (72125)
905 residents
- 72025 847
Casa (72025)
847 residents
- 72001 566
Adona (72001)
566 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72126 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72126 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72025
Casa (72025)
$65,341 median income
- 72125
Perry (72125)
$62,917 median income
- 72126
Perryville (72126)
$55,662 median income
- 72001
Adona (72001)
$36,008 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72126 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 72126, 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 (3,674 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 72126 in?
ZIP code 72126 (Perryville) is located in Perry County, Arkansas. Perry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/perry-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72126?
ZIP code 72126 in Perryville, AR has a population of 3,674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72126?
The median household income in ZIP 72126 is $55,662, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72126?
The median home value in ZIP 72126 is $132,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72126?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72126 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72126?
ZIP code 72126 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 480 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72126?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72126 are: Retail trade (12), Health care and social assistance (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72126?
In ZIP code 72126, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 72126?
In ZIP code 72126, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72126?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72126 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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