NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 72601

AR · Population: 29,777

C+
53/100
17
F
Safety
64
B
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
Zip 72601, AR — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 72601

Zip code 72601 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 29,777 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 53/100), 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 $52,469, with home values near $165,400 and rents around $696/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 18.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$52,469
Home Value
$165,400
Rent
$696/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
18.3%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
68%
Rent Burden
15.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability64BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall53C+Weighted 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).