72847 ZIP Code — London, AR

Pope County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72847 is located in London, Arkansas, within Pope County. It covers approximately 39.09 square miles and serves a population of 3,328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72847

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,642. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 26 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 (24%) 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 72847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,328

population

39.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
London	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72845 Knoxville (7 mi) 72835 Delaware (7 mi) 72846 Lamar (7.1 mi) 72801 Russellville (8.1 mi) 72851 New Blaine (11.6 mi) 72802 Russellville (11.8 mi) 72834 Dardanelle (11.9 mi) 72837 Dover (12.7 mi) 72839 Hagarville (12.8 mi) 72863 Scranton (15.8 mi) 72858 Pottsville (16.2 mi) 72830 Clarksville (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,328
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	39.09 sq mi
Water area	7.78 sq mi
Latitude	35.3520
Longitude	-93.2539
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	49.8%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	27.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,328

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$55,642

Median household income

$24,379

Per capita income

$99,300

Median home value

$910

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

1,204

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

103

102

5–9

120

200

10–14

234

15–19

20–24

165

25–34

193

251

35–44

293

143

45–54

167

55–59

165

60–64

192

178

65–74

208

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	996	29.9%
18 and over	2,332	70.1%
65 and over	504	15.1%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,222	95.4%
Two or more races	70	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.5%
Other race	20	0.6%
Asian	11	0.3%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	27.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$55,642

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.4%

$50k–$100k 33.4%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,300
Median rent / month	$910
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	15.1%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	28.8%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	67.6%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.6%
Electricity	62.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Wood	3.5%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	666	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	94	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	222	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	204	17.2%
Households with children under 18	471	39.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	373	31.5%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	18.5%
Married	61.4%	55.9%
Separated	6.2%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	9.4%
Divorced	8.1%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	2.3%
Kindergarten	46	4.6%
Elementary school	474	47.9%
High school	281	28.4%
College / grad school	166	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.9%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Professional & management 11.8%

Construction 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Retail trade 8.6%

Other services 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 1.3%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 37.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	290	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	46.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,137	94.3%
Spanish	23	0.7%
Other Indo-European	17	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,296	99.0%
Born in same state	3,278	98.5%
Born in different state	2,121	63.7%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.0%
Not a US citizen	18	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	837	25.2%
Italian	397	11.9%
French	277	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	106	3.2%
Dutch	29	0.9%
Polish	18	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72847

What city is ZIP code 72847 in?

ZIP code 72847 is primarily assigned to London, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72847 in?

ZIP code 72847 falls within Pope County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72847 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72847?

14% 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 72847?

18% of residents in ZIP code 72847 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72847 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 72847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72847 in?

ZIP code 72847 observes the CST timezone.