| ZIP Code | 72921 |
|---|---|
| City | Alma |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Crawford County |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Elevation | 399 ft |
| Latitude | 35.463135 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.1915 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 173 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,470 (32%) |
| Some College | 932 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 1,420 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 943 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,772 (23%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,302 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,800 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $963/mo ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,287 |
| Vacant Units | 593 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,287 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 593 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 72921 is located in Alma, Arkansas, within Crawford County. With a population of 12,827, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 72921 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,302 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72921 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $963 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 72921 is primarily White (87.53%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72921 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 72921 in Alma, AR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,827 residents, a median household income of $68,302, and a median home value of $185,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.