72457 ZIP Code — Portia, AR

Lawrence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72457 is located in Portia, Arkansas, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 0.08 square miles and serves a population of 230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72457

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 $93,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 72457 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

230

population

0.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72457 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72457

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72457. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portia	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	230
Population density	2,875 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	0.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.0780
Longitude	-91.0820
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	47.4%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	11.5%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

230

Population

2,875

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$73,000

Median household income

$34,647

Per capita income

$93,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

104

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	32	13.9%
18 and over	198	86.1%
65 and over	49	21.3%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	228	99.1%
Two or more races	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	11.5%	1.1%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 22.3%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	22.3%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	28.7%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$73,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 42.2%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	83.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	35.2%
1950–1959	17.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	19.4%
3 bedrooms	62.0%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	47.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.0%
Electricity	16.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	33	35.1%
Households with children under 18	21	22.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	48.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	33.3%
Married	46.2%	46.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	15.3%
Divorced	20.4%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 57.8%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	45.7%
High school	6	17.1%
College / grad school	13	37.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Manufacturing 27.4%

Retail trade 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Professional & management 4.3%

Other services 2.6%

Public administration 2.6%

Construction 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.9%
Production & transportation	39.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.6%
Retirement income	42.6%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	59.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.7%
Public insurance	32.6%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	26.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	220	95.7%
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)	230	100.0%
Born in same state	230	100.0%
Born in different state	178	77.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	61	26.5%
French	28	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	9.1%
English	9	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72457

What city is ZIP code 72457 in?

ZIP code 72457 is primarily assigned to Portia, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72457 in?

ZIP code 72457 falls within Lawrence County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72457 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 72457 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72457 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 72457 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72457?

8% 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 72457?

The median home value in ZIP code 72457 is $93,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72457 in?

ZIP code 72457 observes the CST timezone.