72070 ZIP Code — Houston, AR

Perry County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72070 is located in Houston, Arkansas, within Perry County. It covers approximately 70.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,920 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72070

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 $123,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,227. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 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 72070 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,920

population

70.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72070 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72070

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72070. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houston	Acceptable
Houston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72125 Perry (5.7 mi) 72135 Roland (9.6 mi) 72127 Plumerville (11.9 mi) 72001 Adona (11.9 mi) 72110 Morrilton (12 mi) 72106 Mayflower (12.8 mi) 72034 Conway (12.8 mi) 72035 Conway (14.8 mi) 72126 Perryville (17.8 mi) 72181 Wooster (17.9 mi) 72122 Paron (17.9 mi) 72156 Solgohachia (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,920
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	70.80 sq mi
Water area	2.92 sq mi
Latitude	35.0108
Longitude	-92.7081
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	48.4%	56.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,920

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$80,227

Median household income

$28,064

Per capita income

$123,000

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

766

Housing units

18.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

114

25–34

184

35–44

144

131

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

150

65–74

118

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	413	21.5%
18 and over	1,507	78.5%
65 and over	354	18.4%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Black or African American 9.5%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,721	89.6%
Black or African American	183	9.5%
Two or more races	11	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	56.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	23.6%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$80,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 31.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,000
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.3%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	51.3%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	353	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	120	17.6%
Male householder, no spouse	73	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	136	19.9%
Households with children under 18	275	40.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	282	41.3%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	33.2%
Married	49.8%	49.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.1%	8.7%
Divorced	23.7%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 51.7%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	7.2%
Kindergarten	4	1.3%
Elementary school	168	52.8%
High school	106	33.3%
College / grad school	17	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.3%

Construction 21.6%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Professional & management 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Information 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	10.3%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	25.9%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	21.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 16.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	23.2%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,804	94.0%
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)	1,914	99.7%
Born in same state	1,914	99.7%
Born in different state	1,443	75.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.3%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	197	10.3%
French	113	5.9%
Italian	96	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	59	3.1%
Irish	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72070

What city is ZIP code 72070 in?

ZIP code 72070 is primarily assigned to Houston, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72070 in?

ZIP code 72070 falls within Perry County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72070 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 72070 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72070 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 72070 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72070 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 72070 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72070?

The median home value in ZIP code 72070 is $123,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72070 in?

ZIP code 72070 observes the CST timezone.