🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

72802

Russellville

ZIP Code 72802 is a standard zip code serving Russellville, Russellville, Arkansas (AR), in Pope County, United States. It has an estimated population of 20,973 with a median household income of $48,433. 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: 35.306700
Longitude: -93.071200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 134.56 mi²
Water Area: 7.31 mi²
Population Density: 156.0 people per mi² (60th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.415228°N, 35.171270°S, -92.865097°E, -93.256394°W

With 20,973 residents spread across 134.56 square miles, this area has a population density of 156.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

20,973

Population

80th percentile

$48,433

Median Income

50th percentile

$128,900

Median Home Value

50th percentile

134.56 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 72802 is $48,433, and the median home value is $128,900.

Housing

8,479

Total Units

7,886

Occupied Units

93.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Russellville, AR.

72801

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72811

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72812

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