72116 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 72116 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72116 is White. The current unemployment level in 72116 is 4.2%.
| Population | 20,838 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 2,989 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,427 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,910 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $627,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.27% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 45.34% |
72116 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,537 | 81.27% |
| Black | 2,532 | 12.44% |
| Hispanic | 925 | 4.55% |
| Asian | 290 | 1.43% |
| Native American | 64 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72116 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,237 | 46.61% |
| Black | 1,953 | 40.7% |
| Hispanic | 507 | 10.56% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.15% |
72116 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,238 | 8.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,574 | 29.99% |
| High School Diploma | 2,801 | 18.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 64 | 0.42% |
| GED or Alternate | 416 | 2.73% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,134 | 20.55% |
| Associates Degree | 840 | 5.51% |
| Masters Degree | 1,422 | 9.32% |
| Professional Degree | 453 | 2.97% |
| Doctorate Degree | 312 | 2.05% |
