PlainZIP

Pelsor, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72856

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

464
1/sq mi
$47,284
Median income
$255,500
Median home value
1.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72856 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72856 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pelsor, Newton County, Arkansas, home to just 464 residents across 331.4 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72856 reports a modest median household income of $47,284 (16% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $58,047. 39.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $255,500 (75% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is -. To put 72856 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Newton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72856, Pelsor, 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

464

Population

331.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72856?

51.2

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$47,284

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$58,047

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72856 ranks nationally

Pelsor, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,284 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 44.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.5%

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

What does housing look like?

254

Total Housing Units

205

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$255,500

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 72856, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,000.

5

Businesses

11

Employees

$294K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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72655 Mount Judea, AR 457 9.1 mi

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Related Areas

Newton County Pelsor, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72856 in? ▼
ZIP code 72856 (Pelsor) is located in Newton County, Arkansas. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72856? ▼
ZIP code 72856 in Pelsor, AR has a population of 464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72856? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72856 is $47,284, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72856? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72856 is $255,500, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72856? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72856 is White at 72.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72856? ▼
ZIP code 72856 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72856? ▼
In ZIP code 72856, 44.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.5% 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 72856? ▼
In ZIP code 72856, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72856? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72856 is 39.5% 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.