72847 ZIP Code, London, AR
72847 is a ZIP code in London, Arkansas — mostly in Pope County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson County. It covers 39 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72845, 72835 and 72846. 3,040 people live here in 1,169 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $61,158, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: London, AR
- County: Pope County
- Land area: 39 sq mi
- Population: 3,040
- Median household income: $61,158
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,040 |
| Households | 1,169 |
| Median household income | $61,158 |
| Income per person | $30,267 |
| Median age | 36.7 |
| Homeowners | 89.0% |
| Median home value | $161,200 |
| Median rent | $814 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% |
| Broadband internet | 83.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.2% |
| $10–15K | 5.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.1% |
| $35–50K | 3.8% |
| $50–75K | 25.4% |
| $75–100K | 12.5% |
| $100–150K | 19.5% |
| $150–200K | 6.8% |
| $200K+ | 2.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 20.9% |
| 20–24 | 2.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 10.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 4.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.6% |
| Owned outright | 45.7% |
| Rented | 9.8% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 22.0% |
Businesses in 72847
15 business establishments with 122 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 5
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 72847 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 72845 — Knoxville town, AR (6.3 mi)
- 72835 — New Blaine CDP, AR (8.2 mi)
- 72846 — Lamar city, AR (8.5 mi)
- 72801 — Russellville city, AR (9.5 mi)
- 72802 — Russellville city, AR (11.1 mi)
- 72851 — New Blaine CDP, AR (12.5 mi)
- 72863 — Morrison Bluff town, AR (13.7 mi)
- 72837 — Dover city, AR (14 mi)
Areas that include 72847
- London, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Johnson County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Pope County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 8: highest median home value in Pope County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Pope County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of households with children in Pope County
- No. 3 of 8: lowest median age in Pope County
- No. 1 of 8: fastest population growth in Pope County
Mail every home in 72847
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72847, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72847 in?
- 72847 is a London, AR mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside London; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72847 in?
- 72847 is mostly in Pope County (70% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson County.
- What is the population of 72847?
- About 3,040 people (±564), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,800.
- What is the median household income in 72847?
- $61,158 (±$10,242), 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 72847?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72847 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72847?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72845 (6.3 mi, Knoxville), 72835 (8.2 mi, New Blaine), 72846 (8.5 mi, Lamar), 72801 (9.5 mi, Russellville), 72802 (11.1 mi, Russellville) and 72851 (12.5 mi, New Blaine).
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