72202 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 72202 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72202 is African American. The current unemployment level in 72202 is 4.2%.
| Population | 9,597 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 1,132 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,431 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,456 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,077,810 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 51.26% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 60.97% |
72202 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,888 | 50.99% |
| Black | 4,021 | 41.95% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 185 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 50 | 0.52% |
72202 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,075 | 24.11% |
| Black | 2,777 | 62.28% |
| Hispanic | 365 | 8.19% |
| Asian | 214 | 4.8% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
72202 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 419 | 6.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,679 | 24.93% |
| High School Diploma | 1,376 | 20.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 93 | 1.38% |
| GED or Alternate | 361 | 5.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,195 | 17.75% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 6.33% |
| Masters Degree | 628 | 9.33% |
| Professional Degree | 371 | 5.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 186 | 2.76% |
