72853 ZIP Code, Ola, AR
72853 is a ZIP code in Ola, Arkansas — mostly in Yell County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Perry County. It covers 78 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72829, 72834 and 72857. 2,002 people live here in 905 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $35,262, well below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 47.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ola, AR
- County: Yell County
- Land area: 78 sq mi
- Population: 2,002
- Median household income: $35,262
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,002 |
| Households | 905 |
| Median household income | $35,262 |
| Income per person | $23,223 |
| Median age | 47.3 |
| Homeowners | 69.3% |
| Median home value | $98,100 |
| Median rent | $574 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% |
| Broadband internet | 84.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.7% |
| $10–15K | 10.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.2% |
| $25–35K | 24.5% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 16.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.7% |
| $100–150K | 5.6% |
| $150–200K | 1.7% |
| $200K+ | 1.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.4% |
| 10–19 | 9.2% |
| 20–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.6% |
| 35–44 | 11.5% |
| 45–54 | 17.6% |
| 55–64 | 21.4% |
| 65–74 | 7.8% |
| 75+ | 4.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 16.8% |
| Owned outright | 41.1% |
| Rented | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 16.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 57.3% |
| Townhome | 1.5% |
| 2–4 units | 6.0% |
| 5–19 units | 6.4% |
| 20+ units | 3.4% |
| Mobile / other | 25.4% |
Businesses in 72853
14 business establishments with 242 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 5
- Manufacturing: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 72853 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 72829 — Centerville CDP, AR (6.9 mi)
- 72834 — Dardanelle city, AR (11 mi)
- 72857 — Plainview city, AR (11.8 mi)
- 72860 — Rover CDP, AR (12.7 mi)
- 72824 — Corinth town, AR (13.1 mi)
- 72025 — Casa town, AR (13.3 mi)
- 72833 — Danville city, AR (15.4 mi)
- 72858 — Pottsville city, AR (17.1 mi)
Areas that include 72853
- Ola, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Perry County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Yell County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Yell County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Yell County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Yell County
- No. 5 of 6: lowest median age in Yell County
- No. 2 of 6: highest median age in Yell County
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Yell County
Mail every home in 72853
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72853, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72853 in?
- 72853 is a Ola, AR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Ola; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72853 in?
- 72853 is mostly in Yell County (87% of its land), with smaller parts in Perry County.
- What is the population of 72853?
- About 2,002 people (±412), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,980.
- What is the median household income in 72853?
- $35,262 (±$5,614), 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 72853?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72853 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72853?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72829 (6.9 mi, Centerville), 72834 (11 mi, Dardanelle), 72857 (11.8 mi, Plainview), 72860 (12.7 mi, Rover), 72824 (13.1 mi, Corinth) and 72025 (13.3 mi, Casa).
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