72003 ZIP Code — Almyra, AR

Arkansas County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72003 is located in Almyra, Arkansas, within Arkansas County. It covers approximately 98.73 square miles and serves a population of 791 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72003

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72003 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

791

population

98.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Almyra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72042 De Witt (7.6 mi) 72160 Stuttgart (7.7 mi) 72038 Crocketts Bluff (8.8 mi) 72026 Casscoe (10.1 mi) 72073 Humphrey (14.1 mi) 72134 Roe (15.7 mi) 72140 Saint Charles (17.4 mi) 72029 Clarendon (17.8 mi) 72069 Holly Grove (18.7 mi) 72048 Ethel (19.3 mi) 72055 Gillett (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	791
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	98.73 sq mi
Water area	2.92 sq mi
Latitude	34.3885
Longitude	-91.3964
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

791

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$23,962

Per capita income

$107,600

Median home value

$918

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

289

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	250	31.6%
18 and over	541	68.4%
65 and over	116	14.7%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Black or African American 5.5%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	737	92.7%
Black or African American	44	5.5%
Two or more races	10	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 37.7%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	37.7%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,600
Median rent / month	$918
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.3%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.4%
Electricity	53.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.4%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	41	14.4%
Male householder, no spouse	44	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	31	10.9%
Households with children under 18	124	43.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	27.5%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	32.8%
Married	61.8%	51.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.4%
Divorced	13.6%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	3.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	129	68.3%
High school	53	28.0%
College / grad school	1	0.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Construction 8.4%

Retail trade 7.8%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Professional & management 3.8%

Public administration 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.6%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.4%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	753	95.2%
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)	791	100.0%
Born in same state	786	99.4%
Born in different state	716	90.5%
Foreign born	5	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	136	17.2%
Italian	57	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	4.6%
English	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72003

What city is ZIP code 72003 in?

ZIP code 72003 is primarily assigned to Almyra, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72003 in?

ZIP code 72003 falls within Arkansas County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72003 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72003 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72003?

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

Is ZIP code 72003 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 72003 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72003?

The median home value in ZIP code 72003 is $107,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 72003 in?

ZIP code 72003 observes the CST timezone.