ZIP Code 72858
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Pottsville · Pope County · Arkansas
- Population
- 3,178
- Median income
- $69,760
- Median home value
- $172,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.9%
- Land area
- 65.1 sq mi
49/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.4
Chicago
ZIP code 72858 in Pottsville, Arkansas has a population of 3,178. The median household income is $69,760, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $172,400, 38% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72858 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.1 square miles in Pottsville, Pope County, Arkansas. The area is home to 3,178 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 72858 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72858 sits at $69,760 (23% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $38,732. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $172,400 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $945 per month, and 85.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72858 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pope County, so you can benchmark 72858 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 72858
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72858.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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 72858, Pottsville, 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
3,178
Population
65.1
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72858?
36.4
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
7.6%
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?
$69,760
Median Household Income
+23% vs state
$38,732
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 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?
1,232
Total Housing Units
1,116
Occupied Units
116
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,400
Median Home Value
+18% vs state
$945
Median Rent
2004
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72858 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.9% | 174 |
| 2020 | +5.8% | 184 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 196 |
| 2022 | +1.4% | 199 |
| 2024 | — | 251 |
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 58 business establishments in ZIP 72858, employing approximately 553 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,838,000.
58
Businesses
553
Employees
$24.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 17.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.9% |
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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