ZIP Code 72740

ZIP code 72740 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 954.3 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas. The area is home to 9,543 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 72740 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72740 sits at $63,250 (12% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $32,166. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $194,900 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $542 per month, and 82.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72740 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 72740 sits relative to Arkansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →