ZIP Code 72801
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Russellville · Pope County · Arkansas
- Population
- 18,685
- Median income
- $47,830
- Median home value
- $163,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.8%
- Land area
- 21.1 sq mi
887/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.5
Chicago
ZIP code 72801 in Russellville, Arkansas has a population of 18,685. The median household income is $47,830, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $163,700, 41% below the US average. 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.1 square miles in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. The area is home to 18,685 residents, producing a population density of 887 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 72801 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72801 sits at $47,830 (15% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $23,081. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $163,700 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $839 per month, and 45.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pope County, so you can benchmark 72801 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72801.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 72801, Russellville, 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
18,685
Population
21.1
Area (sq mi)
887
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72801?
27.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
9.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$47,830
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$23,081
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
7,443
Total Housing Units
6,506
Occupied Units
937
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,700
Median Home Value
+12% vs state
$839
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72801 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 164 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 202 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 214 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 229 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 709 business establishments in ZIP 72801, employing approximately 9,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $359,975,000.
709
Businesses
9,001
Employees
$360.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 112 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 65 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 5.9% |
| Construction | 40 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.3% |
| Information | 13 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 7 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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