ZIP Code 72611

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Alpena · Carroll County · Arkansas

Population
1,696

9/sq mi

Median income
$42,361

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$93,200

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.2%

Median age 51.1

Land area
197.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 72611 in Alpena, Arkansas has a population of 1,696. The median household income is $42,361, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $93,200, 66% below the US average. 6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72611 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 197.2 square miles in Alpena, Carroll County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,696 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 72611 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72611 sits at $42,361 (25% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $18,462. The poverty rate stands at 34.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $93,200 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72611 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 72611 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 72611, Alpena, 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

1,696

Population

197.2

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72611?

51.1

Median Age

41.7%

Male

58.3%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$42,361

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$18,462

Per Capita Income

34.5%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.2%

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

What does housing look like?

795

Total Housing Units

596

Occupied Units

199

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$93,200

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$825

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 72611, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,389,000.

17

Businesses

85

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 29.4%
Construction 4 23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72638 Green Forest, AR 7,186 6.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72611 in?
ZIP code 72611 (Alpena) is located in Carroll County, Arkansas. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72611?
ZIP code 72611 in Alpena, AR has a population of 1,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72611?
The median household income in ZIP 72611 is $42,361, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72611?
The median home value in ZIP 72611 is $93,200, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72611 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72611?
ZIP code 72611 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72611?
In ZIP code 72611, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% 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 72611?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72611 is 24.0 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 72611?
In ZIP code 72611, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72611 is 34.5% 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 Alpena, 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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