72042 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72042 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72042 is White. The current unemployment level in 72042 is 4.2%.
| Population | 5,043 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 19 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,232 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,574 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $721,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 81.45% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 79.29% |
72042 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,188 | 81.45% |
| Black | 634 | 12.33% |
| Hispanic | 320 | 6.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72042 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 888 | 82.45% |
| Black | 133 | 12.35% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 4.74% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.19% |
72042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 266 | 8.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 316 | 10.58% |
| High School Diploma | 1,217 | 40.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 59 | 1.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 230 | 7.7% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 466 | 15.61% |
| Associates Degree | 224 | 7.5% |
| Masters Degree | 168 | 5.63% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 0.74% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18 | 0.6% |