72016 ZIP Code — Bigelow, AR

Perry County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72016 is located in Bigelow, Arkansas, within Perry County. It covers approximately 70.07 square miles and serves a population of 3,062 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72016

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $51,302. 44% 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 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72016 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,062

population

70.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bigelow	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,062
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	70.07 sq mi
Water area	1.88 sq mi
Latitude	34.9972
Longitude	-92.6438
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	56.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,062

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$51,302

Median household income

$26,416

Per capita income

$155,100

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,039

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

149

5–9

146

10–14

15–19

102

20–24

100

191

25–34

188

151

35–44

148

196

45–54

192

55–59

197

60–64

193

139

65–74

136

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	713	23.3%
18 and over	2,349	76.7%
65 and over	468	15.3%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 5.6%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,825	86.9%
Hispanic or Latino	188	5.8%
Other race	181	5.6%
Two or more races	37	1.1%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
Asian	7	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	56.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.8%	1.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 25.7%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	25.7%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$51,302

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,100
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	66.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	24.1%
1990–1999	20.3%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	65.2%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	43.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	741	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	56	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	191	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	150	13.2%
Households with children under 18	311	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	376	33.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	24.1%
Married	61.1%	61.9%
Separated	0.2%	0.9%
Widowed	7.5%	3.6%
Divorced	5.9%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	10.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	331	46.2%
High school	129	18.0%
College / grad school	180	25.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Construction 14.9%

Professional & management 11.3%

Retail trade 9.2%

Wholesale trade 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	19.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.7

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 54.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	307	13.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	16.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,900	94.7%
Spanish	48	1.7%
Other Indo-European	41	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,014	98.4%
Born in same state	2,998	97.9%
Born in different state	2,136	69.8%
Foreign born	16	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	474	15.5%
Italian	313	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	246	8%
English	28	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72016

What city is ZIP code 72016 in?

ZIP code 72016 is primarily assigned to Bigelow, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72016 in?

ZIP code 72016 falls within Perry County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72016 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 72016 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72016 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 72016 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72016?

The median home value in ZIP code 72016 is $155,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 72016?

ZIP code 72016 has an estimated population of 3,062 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72016 in?

ZIP code 72016 observes the CST timezone.