ZIP Code 72860

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Rover · Yell County · Arkansas

Population
375

4/sq mi

Median income
$79,034

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.5%

Median age 55.5

Land area
91.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72860 in Rover, Arkansas has a population of 375. The median household income is $79,034, which is 4% above the national average. 8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 91.5 square miles in Rover, Yell County, Arkansas. The area is home to 375 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 72860 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72860 sits at $79,034 (40% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,166. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 72.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yell County, so you can benchmark 72860 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 →

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 72860, Rover, 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

375

Population

91.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72860?

55.5

Median Age

63.9%

Male

36.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$79,034

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$31,166

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%

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

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

107

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 72860, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $932,000.

4

Businesses

24

Employees

$932K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72860 vs 72833 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72833 Danville, AR 4,384 5.5 mi
72828 Briggsville, AR 114 7.0 mi
72857 Plainview, AR 1,430 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72860 in?
ZIP code 72860 (Rover) 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 72860?
ZIP code 72860 in Rover, AR has a population of 375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72860?
The median household income in ZIP 72860 is $79,034, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72860 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72860?
ZIP code 72860 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72860?
In ZIP code 72860, 79.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.5% 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 72860?
In ZIP code 72860, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Rover, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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