72921 ZIP Code — Alma, AR

Crawford County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72921 is located in Alma, Arkansas, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 88.93 square miles and serves a population of 12,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72921

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $62,568. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72921 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,817

population

88.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72941 Lavaca (6.2 mi) 72956 Van Buren (8.5 mi) 72952 Rudy (9.4 mi) 72947 Mulberry (10.2 mi) 72904 Fort Smith (11.3 mi) 72903 Fort Smith (11.9 mi) 72933 Charleston (12.6 mi) 72919 Fort Smith (14.1 mi) 72901 Fort Smith (14.1 mi) 72932 Cedarville (14.3 mi) 72930 Cecil (14.5 mi) 72905 Fort Smith (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,817
Population density	144 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	88.93 sq mi
Water area	3.19 sq mi
Latitude	35.4637
Longitude	-94.1939
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

12,817

Population

144

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$62,568

Median household income

$29,370

Per capita income

$170,000

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

3,921

Housing units

20.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

386

Under 5

399

535

5–9

553

591

10–14

610

483

15–19

499

427

20–24

441

615

25–34

635

814

35–44

841

789

45–54

814

309

55–59

318

304

60–64

313

643

65–74

663

323

75–84

333

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,603	28.1%
18 and over	9,214	71.9%
65 and over	2,141	16.7%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 2.1%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,407	86%
Two or more races	792	6%
Hispanic or Latino	440	3.3%
Black or African American	280	2.1%
Other race	217	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	104	0.8%
Asian	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$62,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.2%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,000
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	26.3%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,203	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	205	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	867	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,285	28.2%
Households with children under 18	1,706	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,553	34.1%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	23.6%
Married	51.4%	48.7%
Separated	2.7%	1.9%
Widowed	5.9%	8.8%
Divorced	10.3%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	190	5.6%
Kindergarten	54	1.6%
Elementary school	1,850	54.8%
High school	805	23.8%
College / grad school	477	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 9.9%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 33.8%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 33.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	593	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,032	93.9%
Spanish	78	0.6%
Other Indo-European	67	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,689	99.0%
Born in same state	12,657	98.8%
Born in different state	9,513	74.2%
Foreign born	32	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	128	1.0%
Not a US citizen	98	76.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,588	20.2%
Italian	1,305	10.2%
French	1,226	9.6%
Polish	102	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	51	0.4%
German	23	0.2%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72921

What city is ZIP code 72921 in?

ZIP code 72921 is primarily assigned to Alma, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72921 in?

ZIP code 72921 falls within Crawford County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72921?

18% of residents in ZIP code 72921 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72921 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 72921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72921?

The median home value in ZIP code 72921 is $170,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 72921?

ZIP code 72921 has an estimated population of 12,817 residents, with a density of 144 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72921 in?

ZIP code 72921 observes the CST timezone.