72153 ZIP Code, Shirley, AR
72153 is a ZIP code in Shirley, Arkansas — mostly in Van Buren County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Stone and Cleburne counties. It covers 101 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72088, 72044 and 72051. 4,191 people live here in 1,591 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $50,253, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Shirley, AR
- County: Van Buren County
- Land area: 101 sq mi
- Population: 4,191
- Median household income: $50,253
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,191 |
| Households | 1,591 |
| Median household income | $50,253 |
| Income per person | $22,037 |
| Median age | 37.4 |
| Homeowners | 87.9% |
| Median home value | $131,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% |
| Broadband internet | 70.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 7.4% |
| $15–25K | 8.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 18.5% |
| $50–75K | 13.5% |
| $75–100K | 23.4% |
| $100–150K | 8.4% |
| $150–200K | 3.1% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 19.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 7.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.3% |
| 65–74 | 14.1% |
| 75+ | 5.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.9% |
| Owned outright | 30.1% |
| Rented | 9.5% |
| Vacant | 19.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 61.5% |
| Townhome | 2.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 36.5% |
Businesses in 72153
24 business establishments with 121 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Retail Trade: 4
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72088 — Fairfield Bay city, AR (5 mi)
- 72044 — Edgemont CDP, AR (8.9 mi)
- 72051 — Fox CDP, AR (9.6 mi)
- 72028 — Clinton city, AR (9.9 mi)
- 72067 — Greers Ferry city, AR (10.9 mi)
- 72031 — Clinton city, AR (11.7 mi)
- 72013 — Bee Branch CDP, AR (14.1 mi)
- 72130 (14.9 mi)
Areas that include 72153
- Fox, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Shirley, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Stone County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Van Buren County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest median home value in Van Buren County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Van Buren County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of households with children in Van Buren County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Van Buren County
- No. 1 of 7: lowest median age in Van Buren County
- No. 1 of 7: fastest population growth in Van Buren County
Mail every home in 72153
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72153, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72153 in?
- 72153 is a Shirley, AR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Shirley, 2% lies inside Fox and 1% lies inside Fairfield Bay; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72153 in?
- 72153 is mostly in Van Buren County (78% of its land), with smaller parts in Stone and Cleburne counties.
- What is the population of 72153?
- About 4,191 people (±735), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,527.
- What is the median household income in 72153?
- $50,253 (±$21,841), 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 72153?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72153 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72153?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72088 (5 mi, Fairfield Bay), 72044 (8.9 mi, Edgemont), 72051 (9.6 mi, Fox), 72028 (9.9 mi, Clinton), 72067 (10.9 mi, Greers Ferry) and 72031 (11.7 mi, Clinton).
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