ZIP Code 72572

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Saffell · Lawrence County · Arkansas

Population
228

6/sq mi

Median income
$67,619

▼ 11% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$151,100

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.6%

Median age 45.4

Land area
36.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 72572 in Saffell, Arkansas has a population of 228. The median household income is $67,619, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $151,100, 46% below the US average. 7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72572 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.8 square miles in Saffell, Lawrence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 228 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 72572 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72572 sits at $67,619 (20% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,136. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 29.8%. On housing, the median home value is $151,100 (4% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72572 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, 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 72572 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 72572, Saffell, 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

228

Population

36.8

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72572?

45.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

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?

$67,619

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$27,136

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

29.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

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

What does housing look like?

148

Total Housing Units

148

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$151,100

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

1998

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72469 Strawberry, AR 1,124 3.8 mi
72524 Cord, AR 376 4.5 mi
72440 Lynn, AR 255 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72572 in?
ZIP code 72572 (Saffell) 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 72572?
ZIP code 72572 in Saffell, AR has a population of 228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72572?
The median household income in ZIP 72572 is $67,619, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72572?
The median home value in ZIP 72572 is $151,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72572?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72572 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72572?
In ZIP code 72572, 41.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% 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 72572?
In ZIP code 72572, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72572?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72572 is 18.1% 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 Saffell, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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