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 Moderate-density area
- $75,008
- Median income Near-median income area
- $222,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72921 (Alma, AR) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.9 in 2023 to 238.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,143. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $222,100 (52% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 72.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $949.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crawford County, so 72921 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 72921?
37.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.7%
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?
$75,008
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$35,143
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72921 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Alma, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,008 Top 15% higher than 85% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,142housing units
5,142
Total Housing Units
4,621
Occupied Units
521
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$222,100
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72921
Alma (72921)
13,787 residents
- 72941 5,251
Lavaca (72941)
5,251 residents
- 72952 2,945
Rudy (72952)
2,945 residents
- 72935 577
Dyer (72935)
577 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72921 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72921 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72921
Alma (72921)
$75,008 median income
- 72941
Lavaca (72941)
$73,558 median income
- 72952
Rudy (72952)
$49,254 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72921, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,787 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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