ZIP Code 72141

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Scotland · Van Buren County · Arkansas

Population
625

3/sq mi

Median income
$28,342

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$96,100

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.7%

Median age 38.9

Land area
215.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 72141 in Scotland, Arkansas has a population of 625. The median household income is $28,342, which is 63% below the national average. Median home value is $96,100, 65% below the US average. 6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72141 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 215.5 square miles in Scotland, Van Buren County, Arkansas. The area is home to 625 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72141 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72141 sits at $28,342 (50% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $13,662. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 12.8%. On housing, the median home value is $96,100 (34% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 57.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72141 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 72141 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72141, Scotland, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

625

Population

215.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72141?

38.9

Median Age

58.5%

Male

41.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$28,342

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$13,662

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%

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

What does housing look like?

364

Total Housing Units

253

Occupied Units

111

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.3%
Renter 42.7%

$96,100

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1998

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72141 vs 72030 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72030 Cleveland, AR 705 5.7 mi
72080 Jerusalem, AR 662 7.1 mi
72027 Center Ridge, AR 1,417 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72141 in?
ZIP code 72141 (Scotland) is located in Van Buren County, Arkansas. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72141?
ZIP code 72141 in Scotland, AR has a population of 625 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72141?
The median household income in ZIP 72141 is $28,342, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72141?
The median home value in ZIP 72141 is $96,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72141?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72141 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72141?
In ZIP code 72141, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.7% 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 72141?
In ZIP code 72141, approximately 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72141?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72141 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Scotland, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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