ZIP Code 72561 - Mount Pleasant Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72561 is located in Mount Pleasant Arkansas. Portions of 72561 are also in Drytown Township and Lafferty Township and Barren Fork Township and Gid Township and Big Spring Township. 72561 is entirely within Izard County. Regionally, 72561 is located in Metro Little Rock.
ZIP Code 72561 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Mount Pleasant |
| Primary County | Izard County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 715 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72561 Map
72561 Demographics
72561 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 72561 is White. The current unemployment level in 72561 is 4.2%.
| Population | 715 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 12 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 449 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,094 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $165,340 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.27% |
72561 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 681 | 99.27% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72561 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 37 | 6.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 106 | 17.43% |
| High School Diploma | 215 | 35.36% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 0.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 37 | 6.09% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 116 | 19.08% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 3.62% |
| Masters Degree | 15 | 2.47% |
| Professional Degree | 55 | 9.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
72561 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.94786453, -91.80807495 |
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| Cities/Towns in 72561 | |
| Region | Metro Little Rock |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 59 Square Miles |
72561 Schools
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72561 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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