72823 ZIP Code — Atkins, AR

Pope County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72823 is located in Atkins, Arkansas, within Pope County. It covers approximately 126.63 square miles and serves a population of 6,131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479/501.

About ZIP code 72823

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $57,270. 30% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72823 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,131

population

126.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72823 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72823

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72823. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atkins	Acceptable
Atkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72802 Russellville (7.6 mi) 72063 Hattieville (8.5 mi) 72858 Pottsville (9.2 mi) 72080 Jerusalem (10 mi) 72110 Morrilton (11.7 mi) 72801 Russellville (12.2 mi) 72156 Solgohachia (13.7 mi) 72030 Cleveland (15.2 mi) 72001 Adona (16.1 mi) 72843 Hector (16.2 mi) 72834 Dardanelle (17.2 mi) 72837 Dover (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,131
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	126.63 sq mi
Water area	5.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.3019
Longitude	-92.9238
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479/501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,131

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$57,270

Median household income

$30,429

Per capita income

$118,400

Median home value

$862

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

2,048

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

107

186

5–9

180

242

10–14

235

199

15–19

193

195

20–24

189

415

25–34

404

393

35–44

382

458

45–54

446

252

55–59

244

182

60–64

177

270

65–74

263

120

75–84

117

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,393	22.7%
18 and over	4,738	77.3%
65 and over	942	15.4%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 2.8%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,833	95%
Two or more races	173	2.8%
Black or African American	120	2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.1%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.2%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$57,270

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,400
Median rent / month	$862
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.0%
Electricity	65.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,267	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	107	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	422	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	590	24.7%
Households with children under 18	769	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	628	26.3%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	13.7%
Married	57.7%	53.7%
Separated	0.5%	5.9%
Widowed	3.2%	14.0%
Divorced	13.6%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	3.1%
Kindergarten	119	9.3%
Elementary school	611	47.6%
High school	379	29.5%
College / grad school	134	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 21.4%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Public administration 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Professional & management 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Other services 3.2%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.6%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 27.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	456	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,914	96.5%
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)	6,126	99.9%
Born in same state	6,105	99.6%
Born in different state	4,293	70.0%
Foreign born	21	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.1%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,661	27.1%
French	551	9%
Italian	537	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	99	1.6%
Polish	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72823

What city is ZIP code 72823 in?

ZIP code 72823 is primarily assigned to Atkins, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72823 in?

ZIP code 72823 falls within Pope County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72823?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72823?

16% of residents in ZIP code 72823 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72823?

The median home value in ZIP code 72823 is $118,400.

Does ZIP code 72823 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 72823 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72823 in?

ZIP code 72823 observes the CST timezone.