72471 ZIP Code, Swifton, AR
72471 is a ZIP code in Swifton, Arkansas in Jackson County. It covers 86 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72473, 72410 and 72421. 1,383 people live here in 457 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (53% own). Median household income is $45,313, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; 40% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Swifton, AR
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 86 sq mi
- Population: 1,383
- Median household income: $45,313
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,383 |
| Households | 457 |
| Median household income | $45,313 |
| Income per person | $20,385 |
| Median age | 27.9 |
| Homeowners | 53.2% |
| Median home value | $69,900 |
| Median rent | $573 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 40.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% |
| Broadband internet | 85.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 5.9% |
| $15–25K | 13.3% |
| $25–35K | 23.9% |
| $35–50K | 4.8% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 6.1% |
| $100–150K | 27.1% |
| $150–200K | 0.7% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 23.4% |
| 10–19 | 8.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 17.4% |
| 35–44 | 6.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.3% |
| 65–74 | 7.3% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.8% |
| Owned outright | 18.4% |
| Rented | 39.8% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.2% |
Businesses in 72471
9 business establishments with 31 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 6
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72473 — Tuckerman city, AR (6.6 mi)
- 72410 — Alicia town, AR (8.6 mi)
- 72421 — Cash town, AR (8.6 mi)
- 72427 — Egypt town, AR (10.1 mi)
- 72524 (10.7 mi)
- 72572 (10.8 mi)
- 72445 — Minturn town, AR (11.9 mi)
- 72469 — Strawberry town, AR (12.9 mi)
Areas that include 72471
- Swifton, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 5: highest median household income in Jackson County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Jackson County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jackson County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of households with children in Jackson County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Jackson County
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in Jackson County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in Jackson County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Jackson County
Mail every home in 72471
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72471, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72471 in?
- 72471 is a Swifton, AR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72471 in?
- 72471 is in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 72471?
- About 1,383 people (±309), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 986.
- What is the median household income in 72471?
- $45,313 (±$30,095), 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 72471?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72471 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72471?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72473 (6.6 mi, Tuckerman), 72410 (8.6 mi, Alicia), 72421 (8.6 mi, Cash), 72427 (10.1 mi, Egypt), 72524 (10.7 mi) and 72572 (10.8 mi).
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