72206 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 72206 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72206 is African American. The current unemployment level in 72206 is 3.1%.
| Population | 22,725 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 187 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,687 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,125 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $43,280 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 3.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 48.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 57.47% |
72206 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,896 | 45.48% |
| Black | 10,654 | 48.97% |
| Hispanic | 1,041 | 4.78% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72206 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,137 | 23.62% |
| Black | 2,850 | 59.2% |
| Hispanic | 762 | 15.83% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72206 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 834 | 5.67% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,561 | 10.61% |
| High School Diploma | 6,031 | 40.97% |
| No High School Diploma | 466 | 3.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,262 | 8.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,838 | 19.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,037 | 7.05% |
| Masters Degree | 587 | 3.99% |
| Professional Degree | 81 | 0.55% |
| Doctorate Degree | 22 | 0.15% |