ZIP Code 72461 - Rector Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72461 is located in Rector Arkansas. Portions of 72461 are also in Nimmons and East Oak Bluff-Blue Cane Township and Johnson Township (Clay County) and West Oak Bluff Township and Bagwell Lake Township and Payne-Swain Township and Knob Township and Bradshaw-Haywood Township and Bennett-Lemmons Township and Dalton Township (Greene County). 72461 is primarily within Clay County, with some portions in Greene County. Regionally, 72461 is located in the Jonesboro Area.
ZIP Code 72461 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Rector |
| Primary County | Clay County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,567 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72461 Map
72461 Demographics
72461 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 72461 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72461 is White. The current unemployment level in 72461 is 4.2%.
| Population | 3,567 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 21 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,448 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,873 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $496,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.6% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.83% |
72461 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,498 | 99.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72461 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 610 | 96.83% |
| Black | 5 | 0.79% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72461 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 218 | 11.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 188 | 9.58% |
| High School Diploma | 844 | 43.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 58 | 2.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 227 | 11.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 258 | 13.15% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 5.76% |
| Masters Degree | 41 | 2.09% |
| Professional Degree | 15 | 0.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
72461 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.26794815, -90.27758789 |
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| Region | Jonesboro Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Paragould, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 174 Square Miles |
72461 Schools
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72461 Weather and Climate Data
| 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 | 73c - St. Francis Lowlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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