ZIP Code 72521 - Cave City Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72521 is located in Cave City Arkansas. Portions of 72521 are also in Sidney and Barren Township (Independence County) and Cave Township and East Sullivan Township and Scott Township (Sharp County) and West Sullivan Township and Washington Township (Sharp County) and Dota Township and South Big Rock Township. 72521 is primarily within Sharp County, with some portions in Independence County. Regionally, 72521 is located in the Jonesboro Area.
ZIP Code 72521 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Cave City |
| Primary County | Sharp County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 5,556 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72521 Map
72521 Demographics
72521 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 72521 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72521 is White. The current unemployment level in 72521 is 4.2%.
| Population | 5,556 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 56 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,885 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,077 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $372,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.13% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92.37% |
72521 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,174 | 95.13% |
| Black | 148 | 2.72% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72521 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,138 | 93.74% |
| Black | 22 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 4.12% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72521 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 314 | 11.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 198 | 7.42% |
| High School Diploma | 1,088 | 40.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 7 | 0.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 284 | 10.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 448 | 16.79% |
| Associates Degree | 216 | 8.09% |
| Masters Degree | 96 | 3.6% |
| Professional Degree | 18 | 0.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
72521 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.9497261, -91.53596497 |
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| Regions | Jonesboro Area Metro Little Rock |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Batesville, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 100 Square Miles |
72521 Schools
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72521 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 39d - Central Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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