72461 ZIP Code, Rector, AR
72461 is a ZIP code in Rector, Arkansas — mostly in Clay County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Greene County. It covers 172 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72430, 72443 and 72454. 3,643 people live here in 1,523 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $53,893, below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rector, AR
- County: Clay County
- Land area: 172 sq mi
- Population: 3,643
- Median household income: $53,893
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,643 |
| Households | 1,523 |
| Median household income | $53,893 |
| Income per person | $27,059 |
| Median age | 40.2 |
| Homeowners | 79.1% |
| Median home value | $99,300 |
| Median rent | $674 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% |
| Broadband internet | 77.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.8% |
| $10–15K | 8.0% |
| $15–25K | 11.0% |
| $25–35K | 11.2% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 25.9% |
| $75–100K | 11.9% |
| $100–150K | 9.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 8.5% |
| 10–19 | 15.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.6% |
| 35–44 | 13.8% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.1% |
| Owned outright | 34.8% |
| Rented | 16.9% |
| Vacant | 18.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.9% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 7.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.7% |
| Mobile / other | 19.2% |
Businesses in 72461
47 business establishments with 321 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Retail Trade: 7
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Construction: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72430 — Greenway city, AR (7.4 mi)
- 72443 — Marmaduke city, AR (9.3 mi)
- 72454 — Piggott city, AR (10.5 mi)
- 63876 — Senath city, MO (11.1 mi)
- 72436 — Lafe town, AR (11.6 mi)
- 72456 — Pollard city, AR (12.9 mi)
- 63857 — Kennett city, MO (13.1 mi)
- 72441 — McDougal town, AR (13.3 mi)
Areas that include 72461
- Rector, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Nimmons, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Clay County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Greene County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72461, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72461 in?
- 72461 is a Rector, AR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72461 in?
- 72461 is mostly in Clay County (83% of its land), with smaller parts in Greene County.
- What is the population of 72461?
- About 3,643 people (±567), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,499.
- What is the median household income in 72461?
- $53,893 (±$8,103), 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 72461?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72461 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72461?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72430 (7.4 mi, Greenway), 72443 (9.3 mi, Marmaduke), 72454 (10.5 mi, Piggott), 63876 (11.1 mi, Senath), 72436 (11.6 mi, Lafe) and 72456 (12.9 mi, Pollard).
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