72117 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 72117 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72117 is African American. The current unemployment level in 72117 is 3.5%.
Population | 14,452 |
Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
Population Density | 263 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 4,873 |
Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $36,352 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $36,200 |
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.5% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 66.39% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 62.23% |
72117 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 4,034 | 28.62% |
Black | 9,356 | 66.39% |
Hispanic | 582 | 4.13% |
Asian | 105 | 0.75% |
Native American | 16 | 0.11% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72117 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 424 | 17.56% |
Black | 1,554 | 64.35% |
Hispanic | 357 | 14.78% |
Asian | 65 | 2.69% |
Native American | 14 | 0.58% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
72117 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 654 | 9.5% |
Bachelor Degree | 948 | 13.77% |
High School Diploma | 2,628 | 38.18% |
No High School Diploma | 246 | 3.57% |
GED or Alternate | 505 | 7.34% |
1 or More Years of College | 1,198 | 17.41% |
Associates Degree | 500 | 7.26% |
Masters Degree | 176 | 2.56% |
Professional Degree | 10 | 0.15% |
Doctorate Degree | 18 | 0.26% |