72727 ZIP Code, Elkins, AR
72727 is a ZIP code in Elkins, Arkansas — mostly in Madison County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Washington and Franklin counties. It covers 156 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72773, 72701 and 72774. 6,703 people live here in 2,523 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $75,402, above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elkins, AR
- County: Madison County
- Land area: 156 sq mi
- Population: 6,703
- Median household income: $75,402
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,703 |
| Households | 2,523 |
| Median household income | $75,402 |
| Income per person | $34,437 |
| Median age | 41 |
| Homeowners | 87.3% |
| Median home value | $214,400 |
| Median rent | $1,356 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Broadband internet | 86.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.2% |
| $15–25K | 6.5% |
| $25–35K | 8.1% |
| $35–50K | 14.1% |
| $50–75K | 18.7% |
| $75–100K | 15.7% |
| $100–150K | 25.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.0% |
| $200K+ | 5.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.8% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 15.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65–74 | 11.5% |
| 75+ | 9.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 38.5% |
| Owned outright | 39.7% |
| Rented | 11.3% |
| Vacant | 10.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.9% |
| Townhome | 0.1% |
| 2–4 units | 1.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 18.8% |
Businesses in 72727
81 business establishments with 545 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 19
- Retail Trade: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72773 — Wesley CDP, AR (9.3 mi)
- 72701 — Fayetteville city, AR (10.1 mi)
- 72774 — West Fork city, AR (11.8 mi)
- 72959 — Winslow city, AR (11.8 mi)
- 72721 (12.6 mi)
- 72760 — St. Paul town, AR (13.9 mi)
- 72776 (14.9 mi)
- 72703 — Fayetteville city, AR (15.4 mi)
Areas that include 72727
- Elkins, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Goshen, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Madison County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Washington County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 5: highest median household income in Madison County
- No. 3 of 5: highest median home value in Madison County
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Madison County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of households with children in Madison County
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Madison County
- No. 4 of 5: lowest median age in Madison County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median age in Madison County
- No. 1 of 5: fastest population growth in Madison County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72727, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72727 in?
- 72727 is a Elkins, AR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Goshen and 2% lies inside Elkins; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72727 in?
- 72727 is mostly in Madison County (63% of its land), with smaller parts in Washington and Franklin counties.
- What is the population of 72727?
- About 6,703 people (±910), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,434.
- What is the median household income in 72727?
- $75,402 (±$15,387), 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 72727?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72727 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72727?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72773 (9.3 mi, Wesley), 72701 (10.1 mi, Fayetteville), 72774 (11.8 mi, West Fork), 72959 (11.8 mi, Winslow), 72721 (12.6 mi) and 72760 (13.9 mi, St. Paul).
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