PlainZIP

Dover, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72837

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

7,845
13/sq mi
$53,833
Median income
$158,400
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dover pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72837 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dover, Pope County, Arkansas, home to 7,845 residents across 603.5 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72837 reports a modest median household income of $53,833 (5% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,933. Poverty here runs at 16.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $158,400 (9% above the state average), median rent at $884 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Arkansas and national benchmarks, shown above, are the best way to contextualize 72837, not the raw numbers 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72837

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dover, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72837.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72837, Dover, 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

7,845

Population

603.5

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72837?

42.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$53,833

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$30,933

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72837 ranks nationally

Dover, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,833 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,967

Total Housing Units

3,502

Occupied Units

465

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$158,400

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1991

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

-3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72837 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 157
2021 +11.9% 175
2022 +17.9% 207
2023 +8.7% 225
2024 -3.7% 216

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 101 business establishments in ZIP 72837, employing approximately 483 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,774,000.

101

Businesses

483

Employees

$15.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 24.8%
Retail trade 15 14.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 10 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 5.0%
Finance and insurance 3 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Pope County Dover, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72837 in? ▼
ZIP code 72837 (Dover) 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 72837? ▼
ZIP code 72837 in Dover, AR has a population of 7,845 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72837? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72837 is $53,833, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72837? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72837 is $158,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72837? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72837 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72837? ▼
ZIP code 72837 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 483 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72837? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72837 are: Construction (25), Retail trade (15), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72837? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72837 decreased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72837? ▼
In ZIP code 72837, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72837? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72837 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72837? ▼
In ZIP code 72837, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72837? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72837 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.