ZIP Code 72466

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Source:

Smithville · Lawrence County · Arkansas

Population
1,481

5/sq mi

Median income
$79,808

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$165,100

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.2%

Median age 32.6

Land area
322.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 72466 in Smithville, Arkansas has a population of 1,481. The median household income is $79,808, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $165,100, 41% below the US average. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72466 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 322.0 square miles in Smithville, Lawrence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,481 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 72466 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72466 sits at $79,808 (41% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $75,733. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $165,100 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $625 per month, and 84.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72466 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 72466 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 72466, Smithville, 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

1,481

Population

322.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72466?

32.6

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
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 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$79,808

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$75,733

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

695

Total Housing Units

508

Occupied Units

187

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$165,100

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$625

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 72466, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,000.

7

Businesses

7

Employees

$186K

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 72466 vs 72440 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72440 Lynn, AR 255 6.0 mi
72469 Strawberry, AR 1,124 7.3 mi
72569 Poughkeepsie, AR 468 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72466 in?
ZIP code 72466 (Smithville) is located in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72466?
ZIP code 72466 in Smithville, AR has a population of 1,481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72466?
The median household income in ZIP 72466 is $79,808, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72466?
The median home value in ZIP 72466 is $165,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72466?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72466 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72466?
ZIP code 72466 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72466?
In ZIP code 72466, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 72466?
In ZIP code 72466, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72466?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72466 is 6.5% 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 Smithville, 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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