NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 72740

AR · Population: 10,066

C
47/100
17
F
Safety
66
B
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
Zip 72740, AR — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 72740

Zip code 72740 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 10,066 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), 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 $51,756, with home values near $154,000 and rents around $652/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$51,756
Home Value
$154,000
Rent
$652/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
11.4%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
78%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety17FLower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).