NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 72081

AR · Population: 7,813

C
49/100
17
F
Safety
63
B
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 72081

Zip code 72081 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 7,813 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 49/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $49,615, with home values near $127,100 and rents around $632/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 12% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.8%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$49,615
Home Value
$127,100
Rent
$632/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
12%
Unemployment
5.8%
Owner-Occupied
69.8%
Rent Burden
15.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability63BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall49CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).