72611 ZIP Code — Alpena, AR

Boone County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72611 is located in Alpena, Arkansas, within Boone County. It covers approximately 81.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72611

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($34,313) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72611 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,706

population

81.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alpena	Acceptable
Alpena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72638 Green Forest (5.2 mi) 72662 Omaha (12.8 mi) 72616 Berryville (13.2 mi) 72660 Oak Grove (13.4 mi) 72601 Harrison (13.8 mi) 72624 Compton (15.1 mi) 72670 Ponca (16.8 mi) 65739 Ridgedale (16.9 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (17.8 mi) 72742 Kingston (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,706
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	81.97 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	36.2879
Longitude	-93.3210
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	51.6%	53.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	30.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,706

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$34,313

Median household income

$24,202

Per capita income

$97,900

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

31.0%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

644

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

261

65–74

276

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	419	24.6%
18 and over	1,287	75.4%
65 and over	621	36.4%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 11%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,509	88%
Two or more races	188	11%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%
Other race	4	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	53.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	30.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 25.5%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	25.5%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	3.5%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$34,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.1%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,900
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	21.6%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	45.1%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	36.7%
3 bedrooms	31.9%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	12.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.7%
Electricity	23.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.4%
Wood	31.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	447	73.9%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	23	3.8%
Female householder, no spouse	109	18.0%
Households with children under 18	183	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	342	56.5%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	16.0%
Married	66.5%	65.4%
Separated	0.1%	1.9%
Widowed	0.7%	7.7%
Divorced	4.0%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 56.1%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	4.7%
Kindergarten	54	14.2%
Elementary school	171	45.1%
High school	125	33.0%
College / grad school	11	2.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Manufacturing 19.9%

Retail trade 12.9%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 1.3%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.9%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	15.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 31.0%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 34.2%

Married-couple families 36.7%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	10.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	57.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	64.1%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,645	96.4%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,704	99.9%
Born in same state	1,704	99.9%
Born in different state	759	44.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	301	17.6%
English	161	9.4%
Italian	105	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	4.9%
Polish	31	1.8%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72611

What city is ZIP code 72611 in?

ZIP code 72611 is primarily assigned to Alpena, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72611 in?

ZIP code 72611 falls within Carroll County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72611 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 72611 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72611 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 72611 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72611?

31% of residents in ZIP code 72611 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72611?

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

What timezone is ZIP code 72611 in?

ZIP code 72611 observes the CST timezone.