PlainZIP

Pottsville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72858

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

3,178
49/sq mi
$69,760
Median income
$172,400
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pottsville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72858 against every reporting US ZIP.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72858?

36.4

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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

How ZIP 72858 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,760 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

Owner 85.4%
Renter 14.6%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72858 vs 72802 →

ZIP 72858 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 72858 ranks #5 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 72858 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72858 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72802 Russellville, AR 20,973 5.8 mi
72801 Russellville, AR 18,685 6.5 mi
72823 Atkins, AR 6,765 7.8 mi
72834 Dardanelle, AR 10,565 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pope County

72802 standard
Russellville, AR
Pop: 20,973
72801 standard
Russellville, AR
Pop: 18,685
72837 standard
Dover, AR
Pop: 7,845
72823 standard
Atkins, AR
Pop: 6,765
72847 standard
London, AR
Pop: 2,850
72843 standard
Hector, AR
Pop: 2,274

Related Areas

Pope County Pottsville, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72858 in? ▼
ZIP code 72858 (Pottsville) 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 72858? ▼
ZIP code 72858 in Pottsville, AR has a population of 3,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72858? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72858 is $69,760, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72858? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72858 is $172,400, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72858? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72858 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72858? ▼
ZIP code 72858 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 553 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72858? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72858 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72858? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72858 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 72858? ▼
In ZIP code 72858, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 72858? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72858 is 17.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72858? ▼
In ZIP code 72858, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72858? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72858 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pottsville, AR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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