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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
$55,662
Median income
$132,500
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,289. Local economic indicators show a 18.2% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $132,500 (9% below the state average), median rent at $631 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.7%.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Perry County, letting you compare 72126 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 72126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perryville, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72126.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72126?

52.1

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$55,662

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$31,289

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72126 ranks nationally

Perryville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,662 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,836

Total Housing Units

1,440

Occupied Units

396

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$132,500

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72126 vs 72001 →

ZIP 72126 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 72126 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72126 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 72126 ranks #3 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
72001 Adona, AR 566 9.1 mi
72025 Casa, AR 847 9.4 mi
72125 Perry, AR 905 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Perry County

72016 standard
Bigelow, AR
Pop: 3,268
72070 standard
Houston, AR
Pop: 1,813
72125 standard
Perry, AR
Pop: 905
72025 standard
Casa, AR
Pop: 847
72001 standard
Adona, AR
Pop: 566

Related Areas

Perry County Perryville, AR Arkansas

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.

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