PlainZIP

Havana, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72842

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

1,478
6/sq mi
$49,000
Median income
$103,400
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Havana pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72842 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72842 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Havana, Yell County, Arkansas, home to just 1,478 residents across 242.3 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72842 reports a modest median household income of $49,000 (13% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,767. Poverty here runs at 25.8%, with unemployment measured at 0.5%. Median home value sits at $103,400 (29% below the state average), median rent at $840 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Yell County, letting you compare 72842 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 72842, Havana, 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

1,478

Population

242.3

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72842?

46.8

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$49,000

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$28,767

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72842 ranks nationally

Havana, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,000 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

504

Total Housing Units

426

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$103,400

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 72842, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $490,000.

11

Businesses

20

Employees

$490K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 27.3%

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 72842 vs 72826 →

ZIP 72842 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 72842 ranks #2 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 Code City Population Distance
72826 Blue Mountain, AR 47 6.6 mi
72833 Danville, AR 4,384 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yell County

72834 standard
Dardanelle, AR
Pop: 10,565
72833 standard
Danville, AR
Pop: 4,384
72853 standard
Ola, AR
Pop: 2,217
72824 standard
Belleville, AR
Pop: 1,876
72857 standard
Plainview, AR
Pop: 1,430
72860 standard
Rover, AR
Pop: 375

Related Areas

Yell County Havana, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72842 in? ▼
ZIP code 72842 (Havana) is located in Yell County, Arkansas. Yell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yell-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72842? ▼
ZIP code 72842 in Havana, AR has a population of 1,478 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72842? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72842 is $49,000, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72842? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72842 is $103,400, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72842? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72842 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72842? ▼
ZIP code 72842 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72842? ▼
In ZIP code 72842, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 72842? ▼
In ZIP code 72842, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72842? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72842 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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