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White County
Russell, AR
72139
72139 ZIP Code — Russell, AR
White County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72139 is located in
Russell ,
Arkansas ,
within White County .
It covers approximately 0.20 square miles and serves a population of
289 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 501 .
About ZIP code 72139
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $69,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $22,895. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 72139 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
289
Population density
1,445 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
145
Geography
Land area
0.20 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.3609
Longitude
-91.5069
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
501
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.7%
55.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
13.5%
27.7%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
13.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$22,895
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 77 26.6% 18 and over 212 73.4% 65 and over 48 16.6% Median age 39.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 282 96.9% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.7% Two or more races 2 0.7% Other race 2 0.7% Black or African American 1 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.7%
55.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
13.5%
27.7%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
13.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.9% $10k–$15k 7.9% $15k–$25k 38.9% $25k–$35k 14.3% $35k–$50k 4.8% $50k–$75k 3.2% $75k–$100k 7.9% $100k–$150k 7.1% Median income $22,895
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $69,000 Median rent / month $354 Owner occupied 48.4% Renter occupied 51.6% Vacant 9.4% Single-family detached 34.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.5% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.77
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 23.7% 2000–2009 7.9% 1990–1999 16.5% 1980–1989 20.1% 1970–1979 10.8% 1960–1969 11.5% 1950–1959 6.5% 1940–1949 2.9% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 41.0% 3 bedrooms 43.9% 4 bedrooms 4.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.3% 1 vehicle 58.7% 2 vehicles 20.6% 3 or more 10.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.7% Electricity 68.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 34 27.0% Cohabiting couple 9 7.1% Male householder, no spouse 10 7.9% Female householder, no spouse 73 57.9% Households with children under 18 30 23.8% Households with seniors (65+) 43 34.1% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.9% 24.8% Married 37.6% 24.8% Separated 0.0% 6.8% Widowed 4.3% 26.3% Divorced 17.2% 17.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.9%
Some college, no degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.3% Bachelor's or higher 4.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 5.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 49 72.1% High school 14 20.6% College / grad school 1 1.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
20.0%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Public administration
8.6%
Professional & management
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.4% Service 37.1% Sales & office 15.7% Natural resources & construction 25.7% Production & transportation 10.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 91.4% Government 8.6% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.6% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
20.6%
Female-led households
77.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.1% Retirement income 38.9% Supplemental Security 7.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 28.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.6% High blood pressure 42.6% High cholesterol 41.8% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 32.1% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 12.6% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.3% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 36.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.0% Depression 28.3% Fair or poor health 25.2% Poor mental health 18.2% Poor physical health 16.8% No health insurance 17.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 48.3% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 25.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 5 2.4%
Disability % Any disability 36.7% Under 18 23.4% 18–64 years 39.6% 65 and over 47.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 33.6% Public insurance 72.0% No insurance 13.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 278 96.2% 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) 287 99.3% Born in same state 282 97.6% Born in different state 217 75.1% Foreign born 5 1.7% Naturalized citizen 2 0.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 56 19.4% English 18 6.2%
Ancestry Count % French 12 4.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 77.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72139
What city is ZIP code 72139 in?
ZIP code 72139 is primarily assigned to Russell, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72139 in?
ZIP code 72139 falls within White County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72139?
47% of residents in ZIP code 72139 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72139?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 72139 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 72139 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72139?
The median household income in ZIP code 72139 is $22,895, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72139 in?
ZIP code 72139 observes the CST timezone.
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