72921 ZIP Code, Alma, AR
72921 is a ZIP code in Alma, Arkansas in Crawford County. It covers 89 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72935, 72930 and 72941. 12,888 people live here in 4,621 households. With about 145 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $75,008, above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alma, AR
- County: Crawford County
- Land area: 89 sq mi
- Population: 12,888
- Median household income: $75,008
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,888 |
| Households | 4,621 |
| Median household income | $75,008 |
| Income per person | $35,143 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Homeowners | 72.3% |
| Median home value | $222,100 |
| Median rent | $949 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% |
| Broadband internet | 89.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.3% |
| $15–25K | 11.9% |
| $25–35K | 7.3% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 20.1% |
| $100–150K | 12.4% |
| $150–200K | 9.8% |
| $200K+ | 7.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.7% |
| 10–19 | 15.1% |
| 20–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.0% |
| Owned outright | 29.9% |
| Rented | 24.9% |
| Vacant | 10.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 76.2% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 11.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 10.0% |
Businesses in 72921
248 business establishments with 2,375 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 37
- Construction: 35
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 32
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 31
- Accommodation and Food Services: 25
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 20
- Finance and Insurance: 15
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 14
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72935 — Dyer city, AR (3.9 mi)
- 72930 (4.1 mi)
- 72941 — Barling city, AR (8.1 mi)
- 72956 — Van Buren city, AR (8.8 mi)
- 72952 — Rudy town, AR (9.6 mi)
- 72947 — Mulberry city, AR (10.7 mi)
- 72904 — Fort Smith city, AR (11.3 mi)
- 72923 — Barling city, AR (12 mi)
Areas that include 72921
- Alma, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kibler, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Dyer, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Rudy, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 8: highest median household income in Crawford County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median home value in Crawford County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of households with children in Crawford County
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Crawford County
- No. 1 of 8: lowest median age in Crawford County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72921, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72921 in?
- 72921 is a Alma, AR mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Alma, 3% lies inside Kibler, 1% lies inside Rudy and 1% lies inside Dyer; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72921 in?
- 72921 is in Crawford County.
- What is the population of 72921?
- About 12,888 people (±847), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 13,770.
- What is the median household income in 72921?
- $75,008 (±$8,562), 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 72921?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72921 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72921?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72935 (3.9 mi, Dyer), 72930 (4.1 mi), 72941 (8.1 mi, Barling), 72956 (8.8 mi, Van Buren), 72952 (9.6 mi, Rudy) and 72947 (10.7 mi, Mulberry).
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