72830 ZIP Code — Clarksville, AR

Johnson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72830 is located in Clarksville, Arkansas, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 139.61 square miles and serves a population of 16,138 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72830

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 $139,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $39,950. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72830 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,138

population

139.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72830 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72830

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72830. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72839 Hagarville (6.6 mi) 72854 Ozone (10.5 mi) 72846 Lamar (10.6 mi) 72840 Hartman (11.5 mi) 72852 Oark (12.6 mi) 72845 Knoxville (13.9 mi) 72863 Scranton (15 mi) 72851 New Blaine (16.4 mi) 72832 Coal Hill (16.5 mi) 72837 Dover (17.3 mi) 72847 London (17.6 mi) 72821 Altus (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,138
Population density	116 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	139.61 sq mi
Water area	5.59 sq mi
Latitude	35.5586
Longitude	-93.4357
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	62.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	10.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

16,138

Population

116

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$39,950

Median household income

$22,283

Per capita income

$139,800

Median home value

$712

Median monthly rent

62.6%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

4,532

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

550

Under 5

517

606

5–9

570

476

10–14

448

750

15–19

705

585

20–24

550

969

25–34

911

822

35–44

773

1,060

45–54

998

627

55–59

589

537

60–64

506

778

65–74

731

400

75–84

376

157

85+

147

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,906	24.2%
18 and over	12,232	75.8%
65 and over	2,589	16.0%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.1%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Asian 3.9%

Other race 2.7%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	13,041	74.1%
Two or more races	1,476	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	1,461	8.3%
Asian	681	3.9%
Other race	467	2.7%
Black or African American	294	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	119	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	60	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	62.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	26.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	10.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$39,950

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 28.0%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,800
Median rent / month	$712
Owner occupied	62.6%
Renter occupied	37.4%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	72.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.9%
Electricity	62.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	2.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,933	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	249	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,358	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,473	24.5%
Households with children under 18	1,819	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,756	29.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	24.6%
Married	47.9%	48.8%
Separated	1.6%	2.0%
Widowed	2.4%	9.5%
Divorced	12.8%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	158	3.9%
Kindergarten	260	6.5%
Elementary school	1,681	41.9%
High school	867	21.6%
College / grad school	1,043	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.0%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Retail trade 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Construction 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	34.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 34.8%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 51.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	787	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,071	93.4%
Spanish	1,348	8.9%
Other Indo-European	909	6.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	80	0.5%
Other languages	359	2.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,044	87.0%
Born in same state	13,989	86.7%
Born in different state	8,750	54.2%
Foreign born	55	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	2,094	13.0%
Not a US citizen	738	35.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,467	21.5%
French	1,415	8.8%
Italian	1,177	7.3%
English	199	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	26	0.2%
Polish	8	0%
Dutch	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72830

What city is ZIP code 72830 in?

ZIP code 72830 is primarily assigned to Clarksville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72830 in?

ZIP code 72830 falls within Johnson County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72830?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72830 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72830?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72830 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 72830 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72830?

The median home value in ZIP code 72830 is $139,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 72830 in?

ZIP code 72830 observes the CST timezone.