72123 ZIP Code — Patterson, AR

Woodruff County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72123 is located in Patterson, Arkansas, within Woodruff County. It covers approximately 1.05 square miles and serves a population of 292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72123

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 $45,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $32,344. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 72123 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

292

population

1.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72123 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72123

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72123. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Patterson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	292
Population density	278 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	1.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.2515
Longitude	-91.2451
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.0%	60.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	27.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

292

Population

278

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$32,344

Median household income

$18,684

Per capita income

$45,800

Median home value

$508

Median monthly rent

73.2%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	32.2%
18 and over	198	67.8%
65 and over	55	18.8%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Black or African American 22.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	216	74%
Black or African American	66	22.6%
Two or more races	10	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.0%	60.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	27.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	1.9%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 25.2%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 18.7%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	25.2%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	18.7%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$32,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 62.2%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$200k–$300k 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$45,800
Median rent / month	$508
Owner occupied	73.2%
Renter occupied	26.8%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	32.7%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	21.6%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.4%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	24.4%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.5%
Electricity	39.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	54	43.9%
Households with children under 18	46	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	32.5%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	9.2%
Married	58.9%	41.2%
Separated	1.1%	4.2%
Widowed	0.0%	21.0%
Divorced	8.9%	24.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 18.9%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	12.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	54.3%
High school	13	18.6%
College / grad school	10	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 21.3%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Retail trade 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Public administration 9.0%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Construction 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	30.3%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 76.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.6%
Retirement income	14.6%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.4%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	249	85.3%
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)	292	100.0%
Born in same state	292	100.0%
Born in different state	247	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	5.5%
Italian	11	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	76.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72123

What city is ZIP code 72123 in?

ZIP code 72123 is primarily assigned to Patterson, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72123 in?

ZIP code 72123 falls within Woodruff County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72123 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72123 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72123?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72123 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72123?

12% 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 72123?

The median home value in ZIP code 72123 is $45,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 72123 in?

ZIP code 72123 observes the CST timezone.