PlainZIP

Alma, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72921

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

13,787
62/sq mi
$75,008
Median income
$222,100
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alma pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72921 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72921 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, home to 13,787 residents across 222.4 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72921 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,008 (33% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,143. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $222,100 for a typical home value (52% above the state average), with rent averaging $949 a month; 72.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 72921 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Crawford 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72921

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alma, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72921.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72921, Alma, 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

13,787

Population

222.4

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72921?

37.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$75,008

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$35,143

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72921 ranks nationally

Alma, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,008 Top 45% higher than 55% 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

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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 53.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,142

Total Housing Units

4,621

Occupied Units

521

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.3%
Renter 27.7%

$222,100

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$949

Median Rent

1997

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72921 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 155
2021 +15.4% 179
2022 +15.8% 208
2023 +11.7% 232
2024 +3.0% 239

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 248 business establishments in ZIP 72921, employing approximately 2,375 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,641,000.

248

Businesses

2,375

Employees

$82.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 37 14.9%
Construction 35 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 32 12.9%
Health care and social assistance 31 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 25 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 8.1%
Finance and insurance 15 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 5.7%
Wholesale trade 11 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.8%
Manufacturing 5 2.0%
Information 3 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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 72921 vs 72935 →

ZIP 72921 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 72921 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72921 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 72921 ranks the highest of 3 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
72935 Dyer, AR 577 4.0 mi
72941 Lavaca, AR 5,251 7.9 mi
72952 Rudy, AR 2,945 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crawford County

72956 standard
Van Buren, AR
Pop: 34,074
72947 standard
Mulberry, AR
Pop: 4,433
72946 standard
Mountainburg, AR
Pop: 3,654
72952 standard
Rudy, AR
Pop: 2,945
72932 standard
Cedarville, AR
Pop: 1,597
72934 standard
Chester, AR
Pop: 1,047

Related Areas

Crawford County Alma, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72921 in? ▼
ZIP code 72921 (Alma) is located in Crawford County, Arkansas. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72921? ▼
ZIP code 72921 in Alma, AR has a population of 13,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72921? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72921 is $75,008, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72921? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72921 is $222,100, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72921? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72921 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72921? ▼
ZIP code 72921 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 2,375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72921? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72921 are: Retail trade (37), Construction (35), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72921? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72921 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 72921? ▼
In ZIP code 72921, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 72921? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72921 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72921? ▼
In ZIP code 72921, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72921? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72921 is 17.5% 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.