72205 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 72205 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72205 is African American. The current unemployment level in 72205 is 4.2%.
| Population | 21,794 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,827 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,017 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,185 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $463,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 56.60% |
72205 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,814 | 65.2% |
| Black | 5,300 | 25.02% |
| Hispanic | 639 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 1,109 | 5.23% |
| Native American | 313 | 1.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.06% |
72205 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 936 | 23.35% |
| Black | 2,297 | 57.31% |
| Hispanic | 564 | 14.07% |
| Asian | 196 | 4.89% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
72205 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 893 | 5.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,759 | 25.08% |
| High School Diploma | 2,569 | 17.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 233 | 1.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 297 | 1.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,050 | 20.35% |
| Associates Degree | 856 | 5.71% |
| Masters Degree | 1,907 | 12.73% |
| Professional Degree | 1,091 | 7.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 331 | 2.21% |