72209 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 72209 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72209 is African American. The current unemployment level in 72209 is 4.2%.
| Population | 32,095 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,846 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,844 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $39,291 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $277,330 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 58.04% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 57.48% |
72209 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,817 | 20.88% |
| Black | 21,725 | 58.04% |
| Hispanic | 7,550 | 20.17% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 234 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72209 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 112 | 3.37% |
| Black | 1,922 | 57.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,276 | 38.41% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
72209 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,371 | 9.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,492 | 10.46% |
| High School Diploma | 5,647 | 39.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 411 | 2.88% |
| GED or Alternate | 687 | 4.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,120 | 21.87% |
| Associates Degree | 1,117 | 7.83% |
| Masters Degree | 349 | 2.45% |
| Professional Degree | 42 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 28 | 0.2% |