PlainZIP

Russell, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72139

White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

216
204/sq mi
$22,917
Median income
$75,000
Median home value
1.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Russell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
204
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72139 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72139 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Russell, White County, Arkansas, home to just 216 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 204 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72139 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $22,917 (59% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $13,708. Poverty here runs at 53.2%, with unemployment measured at 11.4%. Median home value sits at $75,000 (49% below the state average), median rent at $298 a month, and owner-occupancy at 36.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing White County, letting you compare 72139 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 →

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 72139, Russell, 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

216

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

204

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72139?

37.5

Median Age

39.4%

Male

60.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$22,917

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$13,708

Per Capita Income

53.2%

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72139 ranks nationally

Russell, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$22,917 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.3%

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

What does housing look like?

99

Total Housing Units

90

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.7%
Renter 63.3%

$75,000

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$298

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 3 business establishments in ZIP 72139, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $689,000.

3

Businesses

16

Employees

$689K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72139 vs 72010 →

ZIP 72139 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 72139 ranks #3 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 72139 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 72139 ranks #3 of 3 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
72010 Bald Knob, AR 6,577 3.2 mi
72020 Bradford, AR 4,295 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

72143 standard
Searcy, AR
Pop: 35,169
72012 standard
Beebe, AR
Pop: 11,986
72081 standard
Judsonia, AR
Pop: 7,798
72010 standard
Bald Knob, AR
Pop: 6,577
72020 standard
Bradford, AR
Pop: 4,295
72102 standard
Mc Rae, AR
Pop: 2,873

Related Areas

White County Russell, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72139 in? ▼
ZIP code 72139 (Russell) 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 72139? ▼
ZIP code 72139 in Russell, AR has a population of 216 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72139? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72139 is $22,917, which is 70% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72139? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72139 is $75,000, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72139? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72139 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72139? ▼
ZIP code 72139 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72139? ▼
In ZIP code 72139, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.3% 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 72139? ▼
In ZIP code 72139, approximately 36.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72139? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72139 is 53.2% 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.