72106 ZIP Code — Mayflower, AR

Faulkner County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72106 is located in Mayflower, Arkansas, within Faulkner County. It covers approximately 52.36 square miles and serves a population of 5,844 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72106

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 $152,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,118. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72106 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,844

population

52.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72106 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72106

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mayflower	Acceptable
Mayflower	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72034 Conway (5.4 mi) 72035 Conway (7.6 mi) 72135 Roland (7.8 mi) 72113 Maumelle (8.8 mi) 72032 Conway (9.3 mi) 72199 North Little Rock (11.1 mi) 72223 Little Rock (12 mi) 72118 North Little Rock (12.7 mi) 72070 Houston (12.8 mi) 72212 Little Rock (13.1 mi) 72181 Wooster (13.6 mi) 72127 Plumerville (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,844
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	52.36 sq mi
Water area	7.56 sq mi
Latitude	34.9691
Longitude	-92.4884
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	53.7%	47.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	19.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,844

Population

112

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$52,118

Median household income

$26,573

Per capita income

$152,400

Median home value

$861

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

2,107

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

187

Under 5

162

5–9

154

10–14

134

175

15–19

152

350

20–24

304

239

25–34

208

413

35–44

359

447

45–54

389

237

55–59

207

209

60–64

182

454

65–74

395

168

75–84

147

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	955	16.3%
18 and over	4,889	83.7%
65 and over	1,217	20.8%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Two or more races 9.3%

Black or African American 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,974	84.9%
Two or more races	545	9.3%
Black or African American	248	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	55	0.9%
Asian	22	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.7%	47.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	19.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$52,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,400
Median rent / month	$861
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	53.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,217	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	81	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	478	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	407	18.6%
Households with children under 18	682	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	752	34.4%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	16.7%
Married	48.9%	61.3%
Separated	4.8%	2.1%
Widowed	0.6%	6.8%
Divorced	14.9%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	148	11.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	366	29.0%
High school	263	20.9%
College / grad school	483	38.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 13.4%

Construction 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Professional & management 12.2%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Public administration 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 44.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	500	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,495	94.0%
Spanish	15	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,531	94.6%
Born in same state	5,467	93.5%
Born in different state	3,790	64.9%
Foreign born	64	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	313	5.4%
Not a US citizen	46	14.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	847	14.5%
Arab	487	8.3%
Italian	258	4.4%
German	36	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.5%
Irish	19	0.3%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72106

What city is ZIP code 72106 in?

ZIP code 72106 is primarily assigned to Mayflower, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72106 in?

ZIP code 72106 falls within Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72106 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 72106 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72106?

The median home value in ZIP code 72106 is $152,400.

Does ZIP code 72106 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 72106 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 72106?

ZIP code 72106 has an estimated population of 5,844 residents, with a density of 112 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72106 in?

ZIP code 72106 observes the CST timezone.