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Faulkner County
Mount Vernon, AR
72111
72111 ZIP Code — Mount Vernon, AR
Faulkner County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72111 is located in
Mount Vernon ,
Arkansas ,
within Faulkner County .
It covers approximately 57.27 square miles and serves a population of
1,490 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 501 .
About ZIP code 72111
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 $142,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $55,822. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 72111 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,490
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
57.27 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
35.2352
Longitude
-92.1371
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
501
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.8%
47.4%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
37.6%
29.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
19.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.7%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$55,822
Median household income
$142,600
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 399 26.8% 18 and over 1,091 73.2% 65 and over 376 25.2% Median age 46.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.3%
Group Count % White 1,468 98.5% Black or African American 19 1.3% Two or more races 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.8%
47.4%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
37.6%
29.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
22.2%
19.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
2.4%
3.7%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.5% $10k–$15k 9.5% $15k–$25k 3.8% $25k–$35k 20.8% $35k–$50k 13.1% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 5.5% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 2.1% $200k+ 5.7% Median income $55,822
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $142,600 Median rent / month $581 Owner occupied 89.4% Renter occupied 10.6% Vacant 10.6% Single-family detached 71.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.56
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 18.6% 2000–2009 13.0% 1990–1999 11.8% 1980–1989 15.7% 1970–1979 25.1% 1960–1969 3.8% 1950–1959 3.0% 1940–1949 0.6% 1939 or earlier 8.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.2% 2 bedrooms 17.8% 3 bedrooms 60.2% 4 bedrooms 21.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 18.8% 2 vehicles 57.1% 3 or more 21.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 15.6% Electricity 70.8% Propane / LP gas 3.9% Wood 9.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 367 65.7% Cohabiting couple 28 5.0% Male householder, no spouse 73 13.1% Female householder, no spouse 91 16.3% Households with children under 18 207 37.0% Households with seniors (65+) 224 40.1% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.0% 19.8% Married 67.3% 60.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.8% 11.3% Divorced 11.9% 8.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
Some college, no degree
11.2%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.9% Bachelor's or higher 15.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 5.8% Kindergarten 42 12.2% Elementary school 141 41.0% High school 141 41.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.7%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Professional & management
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.0% Service 24.6% Sales & office 5.5% Natural resources & construction 21.0% Production & transportation 23.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.3% Government 12.5% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.9% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.3% Work from home 10.8% Other means 4.5% Avg commute (minutes) 36.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.4%
Female-led households
94.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.4% Retirement income 25.4% Supplemental Security 4.7% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 10.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 39.8% High cholesterol 39.2% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 27.4% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.4% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 31.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 26.0% Fair or poor health 20.8% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.1% Visited dentist 54.5% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 20.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 3.4%
Disability % Any disability 21.3% Under 18 13.3% 18–64 years 19.7% 65 and over 32.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.3% Public insurance 44.9% No insurance 6.0% Uninsured under 19 9.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,414 94.9% 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) 1,464 98.3% Born in same state 1,438 96.5% Born in different state 1,173 78.7% Foreign born 26 1.7% Naturalized citizen 26 1.7% Not a US citizen 4 15.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 138 9.3% Arab 136 9.1% French 35 2.3%
Ancestry Count % English 8 0.5% German 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72111
What city is ZIP code 72111 in?
ZIP code 72111 is primarily assigned to Mount Vernon, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72111 in?
ZIP code 72111 falls within Faulkner County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72111 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 72111 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 72111 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 72111 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72111?
19% of residents in ZIP code 72111 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72111 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 72111 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 72111 in?
ZIP code 72111 observes the CST timezone.
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