Russellville, AR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 72801 serves a portion of Russellville, Arkansas, within Pope County. This community is home to approximately 45,178 residents, with a median age of 30.3 years. The median household income of $32,928 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $243,667 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 62% owner-occupied and 38% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Russellville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 21% and an unemployment rate of 7.3%, 72801 reflects the economic character of Pope County in Arkansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 45,178 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,594 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $32,928 | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $243,667 | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ↑ 87% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 13.0% | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 21% | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.3 yrs | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,522 | — |