72002 ZIP Code — Alexander, AR
Saline County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72002 is located in Alexander, Arkansas, within Saline County. It covers approximately 65.86 square miles and serves a population of 20,896 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.
About ZIP code 72002
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $183,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,552.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
20,896
population
65.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alexander | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72210 Little Rock (3.2 mi)
72022 Bryant (5.1 mi)
72022 Bryant (5.1 mi)
72019 Benton (7.4 mi)
72019 Benton (7.4 mi)
72211 Little Rock (9.4 mi)
72015 Benton (9.6 mi)
72015 Benton (9.6 mi)
72223 Little Rock (9.7 mi)
72209 Little Rock (10.2 mi)
72103 Mabelvale (10.9 mi)
72011 Bauxite (10.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 20,896 |
| Population density | 317 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 125 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 65.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.6590 |
| Longitude | -92.5487 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 501 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 37.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 34.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 23.5% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.3% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
20,896
Population
317
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$77,552
Median household income
$35,010
Per capita income
$183,200
Median home value
$985
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
7,205
Housing units
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
903
Under 5
914
1,028
5–9
1,040
718
10–14
726
594
15–19
600
503
20–24
509
1,519
25–34
1,535
1,713
35–44
1,732
1,061
45–54
1,073
757
55–59
766
561
60–64
567
693
65–74
701
193
75–84
196
146
85+
148
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,978 | 28.6% |
| 18 and over | 14,918 | 71.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,077 | 9.9% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Black or African American
22%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
Other race
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,667 | 67% |
| Black or African American | 4,819 | 22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,001 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 694 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 664 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.0% | 37.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 34.4% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.5% | 23.5% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 6.0% | 4.3% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $77,552 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.2%
$50k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
29.1%
$200k–$300k
20.6%
$300k–$500k
12.9%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,200 |
| Median rent / month | $985 |
| Owner occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter occupied | 11.6% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 70.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 25.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 26.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 32.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.8% |
| Electricity | 66.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.2% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,623 | 62.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 410 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 757 | 10.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,622 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,327 | 44.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,515 | 20.4% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 18.1% |
| Married | 62.4% | 59.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 459 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 195 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,425 | 46.8% |
| High school | 893 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,210 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Retail trade
9.5%
Professional & management
9.5%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Construction
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Public administration
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.4% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.1% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.1% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
27.3%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
27.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,036 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 42.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.6% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,079 | 91.3% |
| Spanish | 659 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 632 | 3.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,932 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 19,854 | 95.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,768 | 65.9% |
| Foreign born | 78 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 964 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 277 | 28.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,801 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 2,139 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 1,426 | 6.8% |
| English | 118 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 93 | 0.4% |
| German | 24 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.5% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72002
What city is ZIP code 72002 in?
ZIP code 72002 is primarily assigned to Alexander, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72002 in?
ZIP code 72002 falls within Saline County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 72002 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72002 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72002?
The median home value in ZIP code 72002 is $183,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 72002?
ZIP code 72002 has an estimated population of 20,896 residents, with a density of 317 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72002?
The median household income in ZIP code 72002 is $77,552, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72002 in?
ZIP code 72002 observes the CST timezone.