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Clay County
Rector, AR
72461
72461 ZIP Code — Rector, AR
Clay County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72461 is located in
Rector ,
Arkansas ,
within Clay County .
It covers approximately 171.93 square miles and serves a population of
3,567 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72461
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 $86,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $51,563. 46% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% 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 disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 72461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,567
Population density
21 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
171.93 sq mi
Water area
0.24 sq mi
Latitude
36.2737
Longitude
-90.2547
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
60.5%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
29.1%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
6.1%
8.6%
15.7%
Over $200k
3.7%
1.8%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$51,563
Median household income
16.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 643 18.0% 18 and over 2,924 82.0% 65 and over 668 18.7% Median age 45.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 3,382 93.3% Two or more races 177 4.9% Hispanic or Latino 58 1.6% Other race 7 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
60.5%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
29.1%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
6.1%
8.6%
15.7%
Over $200k
3.7%
1.8%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 7.5% $15k–$25k 16.7% $25k–$35k 5.5% $35k–$50k 14.7% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 13.2% $100k–$150k 8.0% $150k–$200k 2.7% $200k+ 5.2% Median income $51,563
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,800 Median rent / month $611 Owner occupied 71.5% Renter occupied 28.5% Vacant 12.9% Single-family detached 72.7% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 17.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.41
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.4% 2000–2009 6.9% 1990–1999 9.1% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 24.3% 1960–1969 14.4% 1950–1959 14.6% 1940–1949 7.6% 1939 or earlier 8.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 36.0% 3 bedrooms 55.7% 4 bedrooms 3.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.9% 1 vehicle 34.1% 2 vehicles 29.1% 3 or more 29.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 34.4% Electricity 36.6% Propane / LP gas 22.2% Wood 5.7% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 731 47.1% Cohabiting couple 184 11.8% Male householder, no spouse 236 15.2% Female householder, no spouse 402 25.9% Households with children under 18 378 24.3% Households with seniors (65+) 542 34.9% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.3% 15.8% Married 52.1% 47.2% Separated 3.0% 1.6% Widowed 2.9% 10.6% Divorced 11.7% 24.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.8%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.6% Bachelor's or higher 16.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 0.8% Kindergarten 33 6.5% Elementary school 189 37.4% High school 217 43.0% College / grad school 62 12.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.3%
Agriculture & mining
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Professional & management
4.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.1% Service 12.3% Sales & office 20.9% Natural resources & construction 8.6% Production & transportation 29.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.2% Government 22.6% Self-employed 4.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.4% Carpool 5.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.4% Work from home 7.7% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 24.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
47.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.3% Retirement income 21.6% Supplemental Security 16.4% Cash public assistance 1.9% Food stamps / SNAP 16.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 43.9% High cholesterol 40.5% Diabetes 13.8% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 32.0% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 11.6% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.3% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 32.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.5% Depression 26.8% Fair or poor health 23.7% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 15.7% No health insurance 15.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 50.7% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 22.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 316 10.8%
Disability % Any disability 25.7% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 24.2% 65 and over 51.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.3% Public insurance 52.1% No insurance 8.6% Uninsured under 19 5.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,418 95.8% 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) 3,562 99.9% Born in same state 3,562 99.9% Born in different state 2,138 59.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 5 0.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 435 12.2% Arab 431 12.1% Italian 400 11.2% Polish 103 2.9%
Ancestry Count % English 31 0.9% German 1 0% Dutch 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.5% Internet access 86.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72461
What city is ZIP code 72461 in?
ZIP code 72461 is primarily assigned to Rector, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72461 in?
ZIP code 72461 falls within Clay County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72461 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 72461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72461?
18% of residents in ZIP code 72461 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72461 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 72461 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72461?
The median home value in ZIP code 72461 is $86,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 72461 in?
ZIP code 72461 observes the CST timezone.
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