72863 ZIP Code, Scranton, AR
72863 is a ZIP code in Scranton, Arkansas in Logan County. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72865, 72845 and 72840. 1,856 people live here in 682 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (89%). Median household income is $64,773, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Scranton, AR
- County: Logan County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 1,856
- Median household income: $64,773
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,856 |
| Households | 682 |
| Median household income | $64,773 |
| Income per person | $29,887 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Homeowners | 88.9% |
| Median home value | $156,500 |
| Median rent | $710 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Broadband internet | 73.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 3.7% |
| $25–35K | 12.8% |
| $35–50K | 17.6% |
| $50–75K | 18.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.6% |
| $100–150K | 17.6% |
| $150–200K | 5.1% |
| $200K+ | 5.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.8% |
| 10–19 | 12.4% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 9.7% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 7.3% |
| 55–64 | 17.0% |
| 65–74 | 12.6% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.4% |
| Owned outright | 50.7% |
| Rented | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 8.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.6% |
Businesses in 72863
26 business establishments with 332 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 5
- Construction: 4
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72865 — Subiaco town, AR (4.9 mi)
- 72845 — Knoxville town, AR (7.5 mi)
- 72840 — Hartman city, AR (8.5 mi)
- 72851 — New Blaine CDP, AR (8.9 mi)
- 72832 — Coal Hill city, AR (9.8 mi)
- 72830 — Clarksville city, AR (10.3 mi)
- 72835 — New Blaine CDP, AR (11.4 mi)
- 72855 — Paris city, AR (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 72863
- Scranton, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Morrison Bluff, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Logan County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 5: highest median household income in Logan County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Logan County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Logan County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in Logan County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Logan County
- No. 1 of 5: lowest median age in Logan County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median age in Logan County
- No. 2 of 5: fastest population growth in Logan County
Mail every home in 72863
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72863, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72863 in?
- 72863 is a Scranton, AR mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Morrison Bluff; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72863 in?
- 72863 is in Logan County.
- What is the population of 72863?
- About 1,856 people (±407), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,597.
- What is the median household income in 72863?
- $64,773 (±$20,435), 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 72863?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72863 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72863?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72865 (4.9 mi, Subiaco), 72845 (7.5 mi, Knoxville), 72840 (8.5 mi, Hartman), 72851 (8.9 mi, New Blaine), 72832 (9.8 mi, Coal Hill) and 72830 (10.3 mi, Clarksville).
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