Tilly, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72679

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

48
3/sq mi
$53,784
Median income
32.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tilly pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72679 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72679 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.5 square miles in Tilly, Pope County, Arkansas. The area is home to 48 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72679 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72679 sits at $53,784 (5% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,601. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 38.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72679 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 71.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pope County, so you can benchmark 72679 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 72679, Tilly, 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

48

Population

18.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72679?

71.4

Median Age

70.1%

Male

29.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
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 12.4%
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?

$53,784

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$33,601

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72679 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,784 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 43.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.0%

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

What does housing look like?

91

Total Housing Units

60

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

1.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.3%
Renter 61.7%

1979

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72679 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 72679 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72686 Witts Springs, AR 182 3.2 mi
72650 Marshall, AR 4,362 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72679 in?
ZIP code 72679 (Tilly) is located in Pope County, Arkansas. Pope County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pope-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72679?
ZIP code 72679 in Tilly, AR has a population of 48 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72679?
The median household income in ZIP 72679 is $53,784, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72679?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72679 is White at 87.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72679?
In ZIP code 72679, 43.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.0% 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 72679?
In ZIP code 72679, approximately 38.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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