72542 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 72542 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72542 is White. The current unemployment level in 72542 is 4.1%.
| Population | 3,644 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,437 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,660 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $43,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.43% |
72542 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,236 | 95.6% |
| Black | 6 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 22 | 0.65% |
72542 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,524 | 95.97% |
| Black | 21 | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.19% |
72542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 183 | 8.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 115 | 5.22% |
| High School Diploma | 986 | 44.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 63 | 2.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 207 | 9.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 335 | 15.2% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 7.62% |
| Masters Degree | 96 | 4.36% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 0.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 1.36% |