| ZIP Code | 72160 |
|---|---|
| City | Stuttgart |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Arkansas County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 198 ft |
| Latitude | 34.442806 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -91.529738 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.4% ▲ 71% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,373 (43.2%) |
| Some College | 714 (13%) |
| Associates | 761 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 594 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,023 (18.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,372 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $152,400 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $809/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,565 |
| Vacant Units | 1,044 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,565 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,044 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 72160 is located in Stuttgart, Arkansas, within Arkansas County. With a population of 8,895, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 72160 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,372 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72160 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $152,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $809 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.3%) and renters (40.7%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 72160 is majority White (56.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72160 stands at 8.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 72160 in Stuttgart, AR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 8,895 residents, a median household income of $58,372, and a median home value of $152,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.