72079 ZIP Code, Jefferson, AR
72079 is a ZIP code in Jefferson, Arkansas — mostly in Jefferson County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Grant County. It covers 21 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72132, 72182 and 71602. 385 people live here in 163 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (94%). Median household income is $69,479, above the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 62.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Jefferson, AR
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 21 sq mi
- Population: 385
- Median household income: $69,479
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 385 |
| Households | 163 |
| Median household income | $69,479 |
| Income per person | $46,585 |
| Median age | 62.5 |
| Homeowners | 93.9% |
| Median home value | $163,900 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 3.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 50.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 17.2% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 34.4% |
| $75–100K | 9.2% |
| $100–150K | 9.8% |
| $150–200K | 29.4% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.3% |
| 10–19 | 0.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 0.3% |
| 35–44 | 0.0% |
| 45–54 | 36.6% |
| 55–64 | 7.5% |
| 65–74 | 36.9% |
| 75+ | 11.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 33.3% |
| Owned outright | 38.5% |
| Rented | 4.7% |
| Vacant | 23.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 30.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 69.5% |
Businesses in 72079
11 business establishments with 144 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72132 — Redfield city, AR (3.5 mi)
- 72182 (6.5 mi)
- 71602 — Pine Bluff city, AR (8.7 mi)
- 72180 — Woodson CDP, AR (9.9 mi)
- 72065 — East End CDP, AR (11.3 mi)
- 72152 — Sherrill town, AR (12.5 mi)
- 72150 — Sheridan city, AR (12.8 mi)
- 72168 — Tucker CDP, AR (13.4 mi)
Areas that include 72079
- Jefferson, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Grant County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72079, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72079 in?
- 72079 is a Jefferson, AR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72079 in?
- 72079 is mostly in Jefferson County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Grant County.
- What is the population of 72079?
- About 385 people (±221), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 599.
- What is the median household income in 72079?
- $69,479 (±$65,101), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72079?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72079 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72079?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72132 (3.5 mi, Redfield), 72182 (6.5 mi), 71602 (8.7 mi, Pine Bluff), 72180 (9.9 mi, Woodson), 72065 (11.3 mi, East End) and 72152 (12.5 mi, Sherrill).
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