72857 ZIP Code, Plainview, AR
72857 is a ZIP code in Plainview, Arkansas — mostly in Yell County (62% of its land), with smaller parts in Perry County. It covers 241 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72860, 72853 and 72828. 1,190 people live here in 612 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (70%). Median household income is $44,907, below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 56.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Plainview, AR
- County: Yell County
- Land area: 241 sq mi
- Population: 1,190
- Median household income: $44,907
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,190 |
| Households | 612 |
| Median household income | $44,907 |
| Income per person | $26,620 |
| Median age | 56.8 |
| Homeowners | 70.3% |
| Median home value | $109,400 |
| Median rent | $425 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 57.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% |
| Broadband internet | 67.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.9% |
| $10–15K | 7.2% |
| $15–25K | 13.1% |
| $25–35K | 13.6% |
| $35–50K | 25.7% |
| $50–75K | 12.1% |
| $75–100K | 7.5% |
| $100–150K | 16.8% |
| $150–200K | 0.2% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.6% |
| 10–19 | 5.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–44 | 9.3% |
| 45–54 | 6.6% |
| 55–64 | 19.7% |
| 65–74 | 22.9% |
| 75+ | 11.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.7% |
| Owned outright | 28.5% |
| Rented | 21.9% |
| Vacant | 26.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 66.9% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 2.2% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 25.3% |
Businesses in 72857
21 business establishments with 102 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Construction: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72860 — Rover CDP, AR (9.9 mi)
- 72853 — Ola city, AR (11.8 mi)
- 72828 (12.9 mi)
- 71949 — Hot Springs Village CDP, AR (13.6 mi)
- 72833 — Danville city, AR (14.6 mi)
- 71970 (16.3 mi)
- 72827 (17.1 mi)
- 72829 — Centerville CDP, AR (18.7 mi)
Areas that include 72857
- Plainview, 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. 5 of 6: highest median household income in Yell County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median home value in Yell County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Yell County
- No. 1 of 6: highest median age in Yell County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Yell County
Mail every home in 72857
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72857, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72857 in?
- 72857 is a Plainview, AR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72857 in?
- 72857 is mostly in Yell County (62% of its land), with smaller parts in Perry County.
- What is the population of 72857?
- About 1,190 people (±273), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,033.
- What is the median household income in 72857?
- $44,907 (±$8,156), 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 72857?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72857 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72857?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72860 (9.9 mi, Rover), 72853 (11.8 mi, Ola), 72828 (12.9 mi), 71949 (13.6 mi, Hot Springs Village), 72833 (14.6 mi, Danville) and 71970 (16.3 mi).
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