72521 ZIP Code, Cave City, AR
72521 is a ZIP code in Cave City, Arkansas — mostly in Sharp County (68% of its land), with smaller parts in Independence County. It covers 119 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72579, 72532 and 72569. 4,910 people live here in 1,846 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $59,591, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cave City, AR
- County: Sharp County
- Land area: 119 sq mi
- Population: 4,910
- Median household income: $59,591
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,910 |
| Households | 1,846 |
| Median household income | $59,591 |
| Income per person | $26,947 |
| Median age | 40.5 |
| Homeowners | 68.4% |
| Median home value | $146,800 |
| Median rent | $788 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% |
| Broadband internet | 73.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.3% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 12.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.8% |
| $35–50K | 13.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 18.0% |
| $100–150K | 11.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 8.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 15.5% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.9% |
| Owned outright | 24.5% |
| Rented | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 17.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.2% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 1.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 23.3% |
Businesses in 72521
72 business establishments with 691 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 14
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Construction: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 10
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72579 — Sulphur Rock town, AR (9.2 mi)
- 72532 — Evening Shade city, AR (9.8 mi)
- 72569 (10.2 mi)
- 72522 (10.8 mi)
- 72577 — Sidney town, AR (11.2 mi)
- 72501 — Batesville city, AR (12.6 mi)
- 72466 — Smithville town, AR (13.4 mi)
- 72526 — Cushman city, AR (13.5 mi)
Areas that include 72521
- Cave City, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Sidney, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Independence County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Sharp County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 11: highest median household income in Sharp County
- No. 3 of 10: highest median home value in Sharp County
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of households with children in Sharp County
- No. 5 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Sharp County
- No. 5 of 11: lowest median age in Sharp County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72521, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72521 in?
- 72521 is a Cave City, AR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Cave City; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72521 in?
- 72521 is mostly in Sharp County (68% of its land), with smaller parts in Independence County.
- What is the population of 72521?
- About 4,910 people (±594), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,989.
- What is the median household income in 72521?
- $59,591 (±$5,836), 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 72521?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72521 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72521?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72579 (9.2 mi, Sulphur Rock), 72532 (9.8 mi, Evening Shade), 72569 (10.2 mi), 72522 (10.8 mi), 72577 (11.2 mi, Sidney) and 72501 (12.6 mi, Batesville).
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