Piggott, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72454
Clay County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,127
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,509
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Piggott pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72454 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72454 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, home to 5,127 residents across 262.9 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72454 reports a modest median household income of $46,509 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,399. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,600 (26% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $739; owner occupancy is 66.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 72454 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 72454
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Piggott, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72454.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 72454, Piggott, 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
5,127
Population
262.9
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72454?
38.9
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$46,509
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$24,399
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72454 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Piggott, 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)
$46,509 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
2,426housing units
2,426
Total Housing Units
1,945
Occupied Units
481
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$739
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 72454, employing approximately 1,166 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,942,000.
114
Businesses
1,166
Employees
$43.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Information | 3 | 2.6% |
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 72454 vs 72430 →
ZIP 72454 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72454
Piggott (72454)
5,127 residents
- 72461
Rector (72461)
3,789 residents
- 63933
Campbell (63933)
3,719 residents
- 72456 585
Pollard (72456)
585 residents
- 72430 411
Greenway (72430)
411 residents
- 72464 98
Saint Francis (72464)
98 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72454 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72454 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72430
Greenway (72430)
$57,604 median income
- 63933
Campbell (63933)
$55,582 median income
- 72461
Rector (72461)
$53,893 median income
- 72456
Pollard (72456)
$49,861 median income
- 72454
Piggott (72454)
$46,509 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72454 ranks #5 of 5 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 72454, 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 (5,127 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 72454 in?
ZIP code 72454 (Piggott) is located in Clay County, Arkansas. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72454?
ZIP code 72454 in Piggott, AR has a population of 5,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72454?
The median household income in ZIP 72454 is $46,509, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72454?
The median home value in ZIP 72454 is $107,600, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72454?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72454 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72454?
ZIP code 72454 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72454?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72454 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (16), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72454?
In ZIP code 72454, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72454?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72454 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72454?
In ZIP code 72454, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72454?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72454 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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