72102 ZIP Code — Mc Rae, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72102 is located in Mc Rae, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 48.92 square miles and serves a population of 2,619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501/870.

About ZIP code 72102

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 $96,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,204. 33% 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 20% 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 72102 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,619

population

48.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72102 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72102

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72102. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Rae	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72012 Beebe (4.8 mi) 72068 Higginson (6.9 mi) 72149 Searcy (9.4 mi) 72143 Searcy (9.9 mi) 72176 Ward (10.7 mi) 72082 Kensett (11 mi) 72060 Griffithville (11.8 mi) 72045 El Paso (12.8 mi) 72007 Austin (13.3 mi) 72136 Romance (13.5 mi) 72137 Rose Bud (17.5 mi) 72081 Judsonia (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,619
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	48.92 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.1381
Longitude	-91.8265
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501/870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,619

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$56,204

Median household income

$32,490

Per capita income

$96,800

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,119

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

143

25–34

153

35–44

196

45–54

209

172

55–59

183

171

60–64

182

222

65–74

236

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	399	15.2%
18 and over	2,220	84.8%
65 and over	569	21.7%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.9%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Black or African American 2.3%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,378	86.9%
Two or more races	170	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	117	4.3%
Black or African American	64	2.3%
Other race	4	0.1%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$56,204

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 9.3%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,800
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	57.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	36.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.8%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	722	59.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	0.5%
Male householder, no spouse	183	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	311	25.5%
Households with children under 18	253	20.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	435	35.6%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.6%	9.6%
Married	68.0%	62.1%
Separated	0.4%	2.7%
Widowed	3.9%	10.0%
Divorced	13.1%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.7%
Kindergarten	72	17.9%
Elementary school	223	55.3%
High school	68	16.9%
College / grad school	37	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.0%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 11.2%

Construction 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Other services 2.4%

Professional & management 2.3%

Public administration 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	23.6%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 14.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	36.8%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	255	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.9%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	29.2%
65 and over	54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	47.3%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,575	98.3%
Spanish	36	1.4%
Other Indo-European	36	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,568	98.1%
Born in same state	2,459	93.9%
Born in different state	1,626	62.1%
Foreign born	109	4.2%
Naturalized citizen	51	1.9%
Not a US citizen	25	49.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	478	18.3%
French	300	11.5%
Italian	175	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.3%
Norwegian	6	0.2%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72102

What city is ZIP code 72102 in?

ZIP code 72102 is primarily assigned to Mc Rae, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72102 in?

ZIP code 72102 falls within White County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72102 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 72102 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72102 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72102 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72102?

The median home value in ZIP code 72102 is $96,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 72102?

ZIP code 72102 has an estimated population of 2,619 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72102 in?

ZIP code 72102 observes the CST timezone.