72821 ZIP Code, Altus, AR
72821 is a ZIP code in Altus, Arkansas — mostly in Franklin County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson County. It covers 32 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72832, 72840 and 72949. 1,972 people live here in 729 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $37,083, well below the Arkansas median of $60,773; 21% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Altus, AR
- County: Franklin County
- Land area: 32 sq mi
- Population: 1,972
- Median household income: $37,083
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,972 |
| Households | 729 |
| Median household income | $37,083 |
| Income per person | $25,387 |
| Median age | 36.7 |
| Homeowners | 75.7% |
| Median home value | $100,000 |
| Median rent | $716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.3% |
| Broadband internet | 67.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.6% |
| $10–15K | 8.2% |
| $15–25K | 13.9% |
| $25–35K | 16.6% |
| $35–50K | 9.6% |
| $50–75K | 14.4% |
| $75–100K | 15.0% |
| $100–150K | 5.8% |
| $150–200K | 2.6% |
| $200K+ | 4.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.6% |
| 10–19 | 16.3% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.3% |
| 65–74 | 8.7% |
| 75+ | 7.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 18.4% |
| Owned outright | 44.6% |
| Rented | 20.2% |
| Vacant | 16.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.3% |
| Mobile / other | 22.6% |
Businesses in 72821
21 business establishments with 166 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 5
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 72821 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 72832 — Coal Hill city, AR (3.3 mi)
- 72840 — Hartman city, AR (5.5 mi)
- 72949 — Ozark city, AR (8.9 mi)
- 72830 — Clarksville city, AR (12.2 mi)
- 72863 — Morrison Bluff town, AR (13 mi)
- 72865 — Subiaco town, AR (14 mi)
- 72951 — Ratcliff city, AR (14.7 mi)
- 72855 — Paris city, AR (15 mi)
Areas that include 72821
- Altus, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Denning, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Alix, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wiederkehr Village, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Johnson County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of households with children in Franklin County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Franklin County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Franklin County
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Franklin County
Mail every home in 72821
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72821, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72821 in?
- 72821 is a Altus, AR mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Wiederkehr Village, 5% lies inside Altus, 2% lies inside Denning and 2% lies inside Alix; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72821 in?
- 72821 is mostly in Franklin County (65% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson County.
- What is the population of 72821?
- About 1,972 people (±456), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,629.
- What is the median household income in 72821?
- $37,083 (±$17,685), 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 72821?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72821 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72821?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72832 (3.3 mi, Coal Hill), 72840 (5.5 mi, Hartman), 72949 (8.9 mi, Ozark), 72830 (12.2 mi, Clarksville), 72863 (13 mi, Morrison Bluff) and 72865 (14 mi, Subiaco).
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