PlainZIP

Combs, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72721

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

391
3/sq mi
$60,306
Median income
$171,200
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
99%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72721 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Combs, Madison County, Arkansas, home to just 391 residents across 115.0 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72721 reports a modest median household income of $60,306 (7% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,084. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $171,200 (17% above the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 98.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 72721 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 72721, Combs, 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

391

Population

115.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72721?

46.3

Median Age

61.3%

Male

38.7%

Female

13.7%

Foreign-Born

White 42.3%
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 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$60,306

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$25,084

Per Capita Income

34.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72721 ranks nationally

Combs, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,306 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

373

Total Housing Units

373

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.9%
Renter 1.1%

$171,200

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

2002

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 72721, employing approximately 54 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,339,000.

7

Businesses

54

Employees

$2.3M

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 72721 vs 72760 →

ZIP 72721 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 72721 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 72721 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 72721 ranks #3 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
72760 Saint Paul, AR 342 4.5 mi
72727 Elkins, AR 5,658 10.2 mi
72776 Witter, AR 574 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

72740 standard
Huntsville, AR
Pop: 9,543
72738 standard
Hindsville, AR
Pop: 2,419
72773 standard
Wesley, AR
Pop: 953
72776 standard
Witter, AR
Pop: 574
72742 standard
Kingston, AR
Pop: 545
72760 standard
Saint Paul, AR
Pop: 342

Related Areas

Madison County Combs, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72721 in? ▼
ZIP code 72721 (Combs) is located in Madison County, Arkansas. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72721? ▼
ZIP code 72721 in Combs, AR has a population of 391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72721 is $60,306, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72721 is $171,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72721 is Two or More Ethnicities at 57.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72721? ▼
ZIP code 72721 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 54 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72721? ▼
In ZIP code 72721, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 72721? ▼
In ZIP code 72721, approximately 98.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72721 is 34.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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