72837 ZIP Code, Dover, AR
72837 is a ZIP code in Dover, Arkansas in Pope County. It covers 244 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72686, 72839 and 72843. 8,499 people live here in 3,502 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $53,833, below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Dover, AR
- County: Pope County
- Land area: 244 sq mi
- Population: 8,499
- Median household income: $53,833
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 8,499 |
| Households | 3,502 |
| Median household income | $53,833 |
| Income per person | $30,933 |
| Median age | 42.1 |
| Homeowners | 82.5% |
| Median home value | $158,400 |
| Median rent | $884 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% |
| Broadband internet | 73.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 5.6% |
| $15–25K | 15.2% |
| $25–35K | 8.6% |
| $35–50K | 16.0% |
| $50–75K | 14.1% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 17.6% |
| $150–200K | 4.1% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.3% |
| 10–19 | 12.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.5% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 13.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.0% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 9.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.8% |
| Owned outright | 36.0% |
| Rented | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.5% |
| Townhome | 0.8% |
| 2–4 units | 2.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 23.7% |
Businesses in 72837
101 business establishments with 483 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 25
- Retail Trade: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 10
- Accommodation and Food Services: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72686 — Witts Springs CDP, AR (9.5 mi)
- 72839 — Hagarville CDP, AR (10.7 mi)
- 72843 — Hector town, AR (12 mi)
- 72846 — Lamar city, AR (12.8 mi)
- 72847 — London city, AR (14 mi)
- 72802 — Russellville city, AR (14.3 mi)
- 72080 — Jerusalem CDP, AR (16.1 mi)
- 72801 — Russellville city, AR (17 mi)
Areas that include 72837
- Dover, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pope County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 8: highest median home value in Pope County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Pope County
- No. 5 of 8: highest share of households with children in Pope County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pope County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median age in Pope County
- No. 2 of 8: fastest population growth in Pope County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72837, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72837 in?
- 72837 is a Dover, AR mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Dover; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72837 in?
- 72837 is in Pope County.
- What is the population of 72837?
- About 8,499 people (±820), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,897.
- What is the median household income in 72837?
- $53,833 (±$11,798), 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 72837?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72837 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72837?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72686 (9.5 mi, Witts Springs), 72839 (10.7 mi, Hagarville), 72843 (12 mi, Hector), 72846 (12.8 mi, Lamar), 72847 (14 mi, London) and 72802 (14.3 mi, Russellville).
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