ZIP Code 72856 - Pelsor Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72856 is located in Pelsor Arkansas. Portions of 72856 are also in Freeman Township (Pope County) and Liberty Township (Pope County) and Jackson Township (Pope County) and Smyrna Township. 72856 is entirely within Pope County. Regionally, 72856 is located in Metro Little Rock.
ZIP Code 72856 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Pelsor |
| Primary County | Pope County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 493 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 479 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72856 Map
72856 Demographics
72856 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 72856 is White. The current unemployment level in 72856 is 4.2%.
| Population | 493 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 5 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 232 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $102,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95% |
72856 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 304 | 95% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 16 | 5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72856 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 30 | 9.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 37 | 11.6% |
| High School Diploma | 114 | 35.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 4.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 65 | 20.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 48 | 15.05% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.25% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 2.51% |
72856 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.63602448, -93.04943848 |
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| Region | Metro Little Rock |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Russellville, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 100 Square Miles |
72856 Schools
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72856 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 38a - Upper Boston Mountains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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