72104 ZIP Code — Malvern, AR

Hot Spring County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72104 is located in Malvern, Arkansas, within Hot Spring County. It covers approximately 326.48 square miles and serves a population of 23,494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72104

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 $109,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $50,787. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 72104 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

23,494

population

326.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72104 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72104

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72104. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Malvern	Acceptable
Malvern	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71941 Donaldson (7.5 mi) 71913 Hot Springs National Park (12.9 mi) 71901 Hot Springs National Park (13.8 mi) 72167 Traskwood (15.2 mi) 72128 Poyen (16.5 mi) 71929 Bismarck (16.7 mi) 71998 Arkadelphia (17.1 mi) 71999 Arkadelphia (17.2 mi) 72084 Leola (18.3 mi) 72087 Lonsdale (19.3 mi) 71964 Pearcy (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,494
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	326.48 sq mi
Water area	2.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.3418
Longitude	-92.9057
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	53.4%	52.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	31.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	14.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

23,494

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$50,787

Median household income

$22,965

Per capita income

$109,800

Median home value

$710

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

7,620

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

593

Under 5

508

793

5–9

680

723

10–14

620

663

15–19

569

814

20–24

699

1,666

25–34

1,429

1,618

35–44

1,387

1,729

45–54

1,483

806

55–59

692

943

60–64

808

1,449

65–74

1,242

659

75–84

565

192

85+

164

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,609	19.6%
18 and over	18,885	80.4%
65 and over	4,271	18.2%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.8%

Black or African American 15.3%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	18,642	77.8%
Black or African American	3,660	15.3%
Two or more races	1,001	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	455	1.9%
Asian	76	0.3%
Other race	68	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	40	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	52.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	31.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	14.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	1.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$50,787

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,800
Median rent / month	$710
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	30.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.7%
Electricity	50.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	6.6%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,373	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	397	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,062	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,206	27.4%
Households with children under 18	2,533	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,711	33.7%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	20.6%
Married	46.1%	50.9%
Separated	3.9%	1.4%
Widowed	2.3%	13.1%
Divorced	15.4%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	376	7.9%
Kindergarten	409	8.6%
Elementary school	2,202	46.1%
High school	1,088	22.8%
College / grad school	698	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Retail trade 13.8%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Other services 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 34.2%

18 and over 17.7%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 44.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	49.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,312	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	11.4%
18–64 years	24.2%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.3%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,393	95.3%
Spanish	472	2.1%
Other Indo-European	386	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.2%
Other languages	43	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,193	98.7%
Born in same state	23,147	98.5%
Born in different state	18,253	77.7%
Foreign born	46	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	301	1.3%
Not a US citizen	209	69.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,550	10.9%
French	2,009	8.6%
Italian	1,500	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	228	1%
Polish	53	0.2%
German	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72104

What city is ZIP code 72104 in?

ZIP code 72104 is primarily assigned to Malvern, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72104 in?

ZIP code 72104 falls within Hot Spring County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72104?

21% of residents in ZIP code 72104 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72104 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 72104 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72104?

The median home value in ZIP code 72104 is $109,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 72104?

ZIP code 72104 has an estimated population of 23,494 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72104 in?

ZIP code 72104 observes the CST timezone.