72125 ZIP Code — Perry, AR

Perry County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72125 is located in Perry, Arkansas, within Perry County. It covers approximately 24.46 square miles and serves a population of 713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72125

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $103,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,500. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72125 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

713

population

24.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72125 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72125

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72125. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72070 Houston (5.7 mi) 72001 Adona (6.2 mi) 72110 Morrilton (8.6 mi) 72025 Casa (14 mi) 72127 Plumerville (14.1 mi) 72126 Perryville (14.6 mi) 72135 Roland (14.9 mi) 72858 Pottsville (17.1 mi) 72156 Solgohachia (17.1 mi) 72034 Conway (17.8 mi) 72106 Mayflower (18.4 mi) 72063 Hattieville (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	713
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	24.46 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	35.0437
Longitude	-92.8013
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	66.4%	56.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

713

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$21,702

Per capita income

$103,800

Median home value

$729

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

274

Housing units

14.3%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	209	29.3%
18 and over	504	70.7%
65 and over	122	17.1%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 1.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	654	88.6%
Two or more races	44	6%
Hispanic or Latino	25	3.4%
Other race	14	1.9%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	56.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 21.5%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	21.5%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.0%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 31.1%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,800
Median rent / month	$729
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.9%
Electricity	65.9%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	52	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	52	19.3%
Households with children under 18	88	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	35.6%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	26.1%
Married	59.1%	54.6%
Separated	4.3%	1.1%
Widowed	3.7%	7.9%
Divorced	10.3%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.0%
Kindergarten	9	4.5%
Elementary school	90	44.6%
High school	79	39.1%
College / grad school	22	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.2%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Public administration 12.4%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Professional & management 8.5%

Construction 6.0%

Other services 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	29.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	27.4%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.9%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 49.3%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 15.9%

Female-led households 57.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	54.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.3%
Public insurance	65.8%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	681	95.5%
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)	701	98.3%
Born in same state	691	96.9%
Born in different state	528	74.1%
Foreign born	10	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	11.8%
French	64	9%
Italian	57	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	2.5%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72125

What city is ZIP code 72125 in?

ZIP code 72125 is primarily assigned to Perry, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72125 in?

ZIP code 72125 falls within Perry County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72125?

28% of residents in ZIP code 72125 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72125?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72125 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 72125 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72125 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72125 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72125 in?

ZIP code 72125 observes the CST timezone.