72456 ZIP Code — Pollard, AR

Clay County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72456 is located in Pollard, Arkansas, within Clay County. It covers approximately 52.93 square miles and serves a population of 542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72456

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,905. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 72456 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

542

population

52.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72456 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72456

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72456. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pollard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72454 Piggott (6.2 mi) 72430 Greenway (9.6 mi) 63961 Qulin (9.9 mi) 72461 Rector (12.2 mi) 63954 Neelyville (12.5 mi) 63933 Campbell (13.1 mi) 72422 Corning (13.5 mi) 72435 Knobel (15.7 mi) 72435 Knobel (15.7 mi) 72436 Lafe (16.7 mi) 72443 Marmaduke (17.7 mi) 63837 Clarkton (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	542
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	52.93 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	36.4368
Longitude	-90.3376
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	77.5%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	9.1%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

542

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$41,905

Median household income

$24,395

Per capita income

$90,400

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

21.2%

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	91	16.8%
18 and over	451	83.2%
65 and over	112	20.7%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	538	98.7%
Two or more races	4	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.5%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	9.1%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 25.7%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	25.7%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	15.7%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$41,905

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,400
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	84.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	27.1%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	14.5%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	75.9%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	11.3%
Propane / LP gas	84.3%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	22	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	29	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	61	26.5%
Households with children under 18	58	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	35.2%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	26.3%
Married	60.2%	45.2%
Separated	4.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.6%	17.0%
Divorced	11.7%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	11.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	43.1%
High school	39	35.8%
College / grad school	10	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.4%

Construction 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Public administration 7.7%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Retail trade 1.8%

Other services 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	18.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 53.3%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 18.6%

Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	25.4%
65 and over	33.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	535	98.7%
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)	542	100.0%
Born in same state	542	100.0%
Born in different state	251	46.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	87	16.1%
Italian	75	13.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	35	6.5%
English	7	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72456

What city is ZIP code 72456 in?

ZIP code 72456 is primarily assigned to Pollard, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72456 in?

ZIP code 72456 falls within Clay County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72456?

26% of residents in ZIP code 72456 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72456 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72456 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72456?

The median home value in ZIP code 72456 is $90,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72456?

The median household income in ZIP code 72456 is $41,905, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72456 in?

ZIP code 72456 observes the CST timezone.