ZIP Code 72802
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Russellville · Pope County · Arkansas
- Population
- 20,973
- Median income
- $64,110
- Median home value
- $203,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.8%
- Land area
- 348.4 sq mi
60/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Chicago
ZIP code 72802 in Russellville, Arkansas has a population of 20,973. The median household income is $64,110, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $203,400, 27% below the US average. 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 348.4 square miles in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. The area is home to 20,973 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 72802 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72802 sits at $64,110 (13% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $34,476. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $203,400 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $888 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pope County, so you can benchmark 72802 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 72802
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72802.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Construction
Construction
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 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 72802, 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
20,973
Population
348.4
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72802?
40.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
4.4%
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?
$64,110
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$34,476
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,870
Total Housing Units
9,072
Occupied Units
798
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,400
Median Home Value
+39% vs state
$888
Median Rent
1990
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72802 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 158 |
| 2021 | +8.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 193 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 206 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 215 |
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 562 business establishments in ZIP 72802, employing approximately 11,739 people with a combined annual payroll of $685,197,000.
562
Businesses
11,739
Employees
$685.2M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 94 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 67 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.6% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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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