72454 ZIP Code — Piggott, AR

Clay County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72454 is located in Piggott, Arkansas, within Clay County. It covers approximately 99.93 square miles and serves a population of 4,672 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72454

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 $94,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $43,705. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 72454 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,672

population

99.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Piggott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72430 Greenway (5.5 mi) 72456 Pollard (6.2 mi) 63933 Campbell (9.2 mi) 72461 Rector (9.8 mi) 63961 Qulin (11.4 mi) 63852 Holcomb (13.1 mi) 63837 Clarkton (13.2 mi) 63857 Kennett (15.6 mi) 63863 Malden (16.2 mi) 63954 Neelyville (17.6 mi) 72443 Marmaduke (18.3 mi) 63848 Gideon (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,672
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	99.93 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	36.4142
Longitude	-90.2301
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	60.4%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,672

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$43,705

Median household income

$25,378

Per capita income

$94,000

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,771

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

152

173

5–9

180

192

10–14

199

15–19

101

146

20–24

151

236

25–34

244

212

35–44

220

203

45–54

210

137

55–59

142

252

60–64

260

230

65–74

238

170

75–84

176

100

85+

103

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,159	24.8%
18 and over	3,513	75.2%
65 and over	1,017	21.8%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,515	96.2%
Two or more races	104	2.2%
Black or African American	31	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 13.1%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	13.1%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$43,705

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 11.6%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,000
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	42.7%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.4%
Electricity	24.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.6%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	809	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	221	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	234	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	686	35.2%
Households with children under 18	624	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	768	39.4%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	20.9%
Married	53.0%	44.7%
Separated	0.9%	4.0%
Widowed	4.7%	19.3%
Divorced	13.8%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	155	14.7%
Kindergarten	53	5.0%
Elementary school	538	51.0%
High school	184	17.4%
College / grad school	125	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Other services 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Information 1.6%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 51.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,373	93.6%
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)	4,653	99.6%
Born in same state	4,632	99.1%
Born in different state	2,353	50.4%
Foreign born	21	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	647	13.8%
French	544	11.6%
Italian	469	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	0.8%
Polish	20	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72454

What city is ZIP code 72454 in?

ZIP code 72454 is primarily assigned to Piggott, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72454 in?

ZIP code 72454 falls within Clay County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72454 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 72454 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72454?

21% of residents in ZIP code 72454 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72454?

The median home value in ZIP code 72454 is $94,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72454?

The median household income in ZIP code 72454 is $43,705, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72454 in?

ZIP code 72454 observes the CST timezone.