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White County
Pangburn, AR
72121
72121 ZIP Code — Pangburn, AR
White County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72121 is located in
Pangburn ,
Arkansas ,
within White County .
It covers approximately 70.66 square miles and serves a population of
2,753 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 501 .
About ZIP code 72121
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $37,652. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 72121 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,753
Population density
39 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
145
Geography
Land area
70.66 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.4462
Longitude
-91.7883
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
501
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.4%
55.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
27.7%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
11.8%
13.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$37,652
Median household income
$131,700
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 821 29.8% 18 and over 1,932 70.2% 65 and over 377 13.7% Median age 39.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,578 88.7% Two or more races 173 6% Hispanic or Latino 152 5.2% Asian 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
65.4%
55.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
22.7%
27.7%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
11.8%
13.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.8% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 15.4% $25k–$35k 12.1% $35k–$50k 26.8% $50k–$75k 11.9% $75k–$100k 11.4% $100k–$150k 4.6% $150k–$200k 4.0% Median income $37,652
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $131,700 Median rent / month $816 Owner occupied 68.8% Renter occupied 31.2% Vacant 22.6% Single-family detached 65.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.2% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 12.9% 2000–2009 14.6% 1990–1999 28.6% 1980–1989 15.2% 1970–1979 5.9% 1960–1969 8.8% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 8.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.7% 2 bedrooms 21.3% 3 bedrooms 60.9% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 25.0% 2 vehicles 41.7% 3 or more 28.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 17.8% Electricity 58.7% Propane / LP gas 16.3% Wood 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 557 53.3% Cohabiting couple 34 3.3% Male householder, no spouse 177 16.9% Female householder, no spouse 278 26.6% Households with children under 18 504 48.2% Households with seniors (65+) 266 25.4% Average household size 2.63
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.2% 19.4% Married 58.6% 55.7% Separated 0.3% 4.4% Widowed 6.4% 10.1% Divorced 12.5% 10.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
8.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.7% Bachelor's or higher 11.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 34 5.1% Kindergarten 58 8.7% Elementary school 390 58.5% High school 143 21.4% College / grad school 42 6.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Professional & management
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.3%
Public administration
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.2% Service 28.1% Sales & office 12.4% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 23.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 67.1% Government 21.3% Self-employed 11.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.1% Carpool 12.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.0% Work from home 1.7% Other means 5.2% Avg commute (minutes) 23.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
71.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.7% Retirement income 11.6% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 1.3% Food stamps / SNAP 17.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.4% High blood pressure 39.7% High cholesterol 40.3% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 29.1% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.5% Depression 26.7% Fair or poor health 20.5% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 14.2% No health insurance 14.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 53.8% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 20.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 135 7.0%
Disability % Any disability 14.7% Under 18 6.0% 18–64 years 11.4% 65 and over 46.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.8% Public insurance 59.0% No insurance 6.1% Uninsured under 19 4.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,632 95.6% 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) 2,736 99.4% Born in same state 2,721 98.8% Born in different state 1,982 72.0% Foreign born 15 0.5% Naturalized citizen 17 0.6% Not a US citizen 2 11.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 650 23.6% French 266 9.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 149 5.4% English 68 2.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.0% Internet access 87.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72121
What city is ZIP code 72121 in?
ZIP code 72121 is primarily assigned to Pangburn, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72121 in?
ZIP code 72121 falls within White County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72121?
23% of residents in ZIP code 72121 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72121?
11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 72121?
The median home value in ZIP code 72121 is $131,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72121?
The median household income in ZIP code 72121 is $37,652, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72121 in?
ZIP code 72121 observes the CST timezone.
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