72080 ZIP Code — Jerusalem, AR

Conway County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72080 is located in Jerusalem, Arkansas, within Conway County. It covers approximately 92.47 square miles and serves a population of 418 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72080

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,083. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 72080 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

418

population

92.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72080 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72080

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72080. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jerusalem	Acceptable
Jerusalem	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72030 Cleveland (6.2 mi) 72063 Hattieville (6.6 mi) 72823 Atkins (10 mi) 72156 Solgohachia (11.2 mi) 72141 Scotland (12 mi) 72843 Hector (12 mi) 72027 Center Ridge (12.3 mi) 72031 Clinton (16.2 mi) 72157 Springfield (16.3 mi) 72110 Morrilton (16.3 mi) 72802 Russellville (16.6 mi) 72858 Pottsville (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	418
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	92.47 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	35.4047
Longitude	-92.7988
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	53.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

418

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$27,083

Median household income

$19,118

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

19.6%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

257

Housing units

9.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	29.7%
18 and over	294	70.3%
65 and over	50	12.0%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	414	99%
Two or more races	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	53.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	13.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 28.1%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	28.1%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$27,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.1%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 34.0%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	64.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	30.5%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.9%
1 bedroom	13.7%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.9%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.6%
Electricity	53.3%
Wood	34.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	37.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	65	38.9%
Households with children under 18	53	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	28.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.9%	35.8%
Married	37.1%	41.2%
Separated	6.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.9%
Divorced	3.0%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 18.0%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	14.4%
Kindergarten	14	14.4%
Elementary school	31	32.0%
High school	38	39.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 23.2%

Retail trade 21.2%

Public administration 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	38.4%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	3.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 19.6%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 36.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	35.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	43.8%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	50.0%
65 and over	18.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.4%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	401	95.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	418	100.0%
Born in same state	418	100.0%
Born in different state	323	77.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	88	21.1%
Italian	49	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	91.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72080

What city is ZIP code 72080 in?

ZIP code 72080 is primarily assigned to Jerusalem, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72080 in?

ZIP code 72080 falls within Van Buren County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72080 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 72080 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72080 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 72080 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72080?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72080?

20% of residents in ZIP code 72080 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72080 in?

ZIP code 72080 observes the CST timezone.