🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

72801

Russellville

ZIP Code 72801 is a standard zip code serving Russellville, Russellville, Arkansas (AR), in Pope County, United States. It has an estimated population of 18,685 with a median household income of $29,820. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Arkansas (AR)
County: Pope
City: Russellville
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.284200
Longitude: -93.131500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 8.13 mi²
Population Density: 2298.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.305603°N, 35.249737°S, -93.102881°E, -93.172265°W

With 18,685 residents spread across 8.13 square miles, this area has a population density of 2298.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

18,685

Population

80th percentile

$29,820

Median Income

5th percentile

$108,700

Median Home Value

40th percentile

8.13 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 72801 is $29,820, and the median home value is $108,700. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

7,479

Total Units

6,908

Occupied Units

92.4%

Occupancy Rate

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Other zip codes in Russellville, AR.

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