PlainZIP

Smithville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72466

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

1,481
5/sq mi
$79,808
Median income
$165,100
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Smithville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72466 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72466 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smithville, Lawrence County, Arkansas, home to just 1,481 residents across 322.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72466 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,808 (41% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $75,733. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $165,100 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $625 monthly, and 84.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 72466 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 72466, Smithville, 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

1,481

Population

322.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 72466 ranks nationally

Smithville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,808 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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 72466 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 72466 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 72466 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 72466 ranks the highest 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
72440 Lynn, AR 255 6.0 mi
72469 Strawberry, AR 1,124 7.3 mi
72569 Poughkeepsie, AR 468 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

72476 standard
Walnut Ridge, AR
Pop: 7,155
72433 standard
Hoxie, AR
Pop: 3,067
72434 standard
Imboden, AR
Pop: 2,108
72415 standard
Black Rock, AR
Pop: 1,346
72459 standard
Ravenden, AR
Pop: 1,329
72469 standard
Strawberry, AR
Pop: 1,124

Related Areas

Lawrence County Smithville, AR Arkansas

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.

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