72858 ZIP Code — Pottsville, AR

Pope County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72858 is located in Pottsville, Arkansas, within Pope County. It covers approximately 33.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,923 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72858

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

2,923

population

33.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72858 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72858

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pottsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72802 Russellville (6.2 mi) 72801 Russellville (8.1 mi) 72834 Dardanelle (9.2 mi) 72823 Atkins (9.2 mi) 72025 Casa (10.4 mi) 72001 Adona (11.7 mi) 72853 Ola (13.4 mi) 72110 Morrilton (13.5 mi) 72847 London (16.2 mi) 72063 Hattieville (16.5 mi) 72125 Perry (17.1 mi) 72835 Delaware (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,923
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	33.24 sq mi
Water area	1.79 sq mi
Latitude	35.2024
Longitude	-93.0330
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	27.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,923

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$69,167

Median household income

$38,664

Per capita income

$162,500

Median home value

$869

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,123

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

121

114

5–9

146

109

10–14

140

112

15–19

142

20–24

211

25–34

269

196

35–44

251

150

45–54

192

55–59

60–64

65–74

114

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	877	30.0%
18 and over	2,046	70.0%
65 and over	356	12.2%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 4.1%

Two or more races 3.9%

Asian 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,597	83.7%
Hispanic or Latino	181	5.8%
Other race	126	4.1%
Two or more races	122	3.9%
Asian	78	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	27.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$69,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 38.2%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,500
Median rent / month	$869
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.7%
2010–2019	30.7%
2000–2009	33.3%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	80.7%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	82.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	613	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	118	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	374	33.5%
Households with children under 18	577	51.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	22.3%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.7%	16.5%
Married	61.7%	50.2%
Separated	2.2%	7.3%
Widowed	1.3%	9.0%
Divorced	13.1%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	6.6%
Kindergarten	6	0.8%
Elementary school	436	57.8%
High school	191	25.3%
College / grad school	71	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Professional & management 8.2%

Public administration 8.2%

Retail trade 5.1%

Other services 3.5%

Construction 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 10.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.7%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,708	92.6%
Spanish	140	5.2%
Other Indo-European	125	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,763	94.5%
Born in same state	2,756	94.3%
Born in different state	2,014	68.9%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	160	5.5%
Not a US citizen	118	73.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	775	26.5%
French	371	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	358	12.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72858

What city is ZIP code 72858 in?

ZIP code 72858 is primarily assigned to Pottsville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72858 in?

ZIP code 72858 falls within Pope County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72858 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 72858 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72858?

The median home value in ZIP code 72858 is $162,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 72858?

ZIP code 72858 has an estimated population of 2,923 residents, with a density of 88 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72858?

The median household income in ZIP code 72858 is $69,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72858 in?

ZIP code 72858 observes the CST timezone.