72004 ZIP Code — Altheimer, AR

Jefferson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72004 is located in Altheimer, Arkansas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 182.94 square miles and serves a population of 798 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72004

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $36,850. 50% 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. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (22%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72004 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

798

population

182.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Altheimer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72175 Wabbaseka (8.8 mi) 71601 Pine Bluff (10.3 mi) 72073 Humphrey (10.4 mi) 72152 Sherrill (14.1 mi) 72160 Stuttgart (14.2 mi) 72072 Humnoke (18 mi) 72168 Tucker (18.3 mi) 71644 Grady (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	798
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	182.94 sq mi
Water area	11.33 sq mi
Latitude	34.2703
Longitude	-91.7474
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	76.5%	57.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	28.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	12.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

798

Population

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$36,850

Median household income

$21,713

Per capita income

$86,900

Median home value

$435

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

307

Housing units

18.2%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	17.3%
18 and over	660	82.7%
65 and over	177	22.2%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.3%

White 16.7%

Hispanic or Latino 7%

Other race 7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	595	69.3%
White	143	16.7%
Hispanic or Latino	60	7%
Other race	60	7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.5%	57.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	28.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	12.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 23.4%

$35k–$50k 26.1%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	23.4%
$35k–$50k	26.1%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$36,850

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.8%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,900
Median rent / month	$435
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	22.6%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Electricity	55.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	5.0%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	69	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	95	31.4%
Households with children under 18	50	16.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	42.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	29.6%
Married	45.9%	47.2%
Separated	9.0%	2.8%
Widowed	5.6%	10.2%
Divorced	5.8%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	4.0%
Elementary school	54	26.9%
High school	78	38.8%
College / grad school	61	30.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.3%

Agriculture & mining 18.5%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Public administration 8.9%

Retail trade 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Construction 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.8%
Government	41.3%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	56.9

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 41.3%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 53.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.4%
High blood pressure	53.9%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	21.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	42.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.4%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	32.3%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	43.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	32.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	763	95.6%
Spanish	22	2.9%
Other Indo-European	22	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	761	95.4%
Born in same state	761	95.4%
Born in different state	695	87.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	37	4.6%
Not a US citizen	37	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	3.3%
French	21	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	80.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72004

What city is ZIP code 72004 in?

ZIP code 72004 is primarily assigned to Altheimer, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72004 in?

ZIP code 72004 falls within Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72004 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 72004 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72004?

16% of residents in ZIP code 72004 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72004?

Health data for ZIP code 72004 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72004?

The median home value in ZIP code 72004 is $86,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 72004 in?

ZIP code 72004 observes the CST timezone.