ZIP Code 72153 is located in Shirley Arkansas. Portions of 72153 are also in Fairfield Bay and Clinton and Fox and Union Township (Van Buren County) and Indian Rock Township and East Griggs Township and Red River Township (Van Buren County) and Morgan Township (Cleburne County) and Holly Mountain Township and Turkey Creek Township and Union Township (Stone County) and Choctaw Township (Van Buren County) and Poff Township. 72153 is primarily within Van Buren County, with some portions in Cleburne County and Stone County. Regionally, 72153 is located in Metro Little Rock.
| ZIP Code Name | Shirley |
| Primary County | Van Buren County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,823 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 501 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
72153 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 72153 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72153 is White. The current unemployment level in 72153 is 4.2%.
| Population | 3,823 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 40 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,001 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,222 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $466,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.77% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,524 | 97.32% |
| Black | 24 | 0.66% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.3% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 95.06% |
| Black | 7 | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.31% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 102 | 6.72% |
| Bachelor Degree | 47 | 3.1% |
| High School Diploma | 684 | 45.06% |
| No High School Diploma | 43 | 2.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 117 | 7.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 220 | 14.49% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 14.3% |
| Masters Degree | 44 | 2.9% |
| Professional Degree | 29 | 1.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15 | 0.99% |
| Coordinates | 35.64471054,-92.32138824 |
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| Cities/Towns in 72153 | Fairfield Bay, Clinton, Fox, Union Township (Van Buren County), Indian Rock Township, East Griggs Township, Red River Township (Van Buren County), Morgan Township (Cleburne County), Holly Mountain Township, Turkey Creek Township, Union Township (Stone County), Choctaw Township (Van Buren County), Poff Township |
| Region | Metro Little Rock |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 95 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 38b - Lower Boston Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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