72142 ZIP Code — Scott, AR

Pulaski County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72142 is located in Scott, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 105.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72142

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 $205,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,462. 56% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72142 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,139

population

105.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scott	Acceptable
Scott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72117 North Little Rock (6.7 mi) 72086 Lonoke (11.2 mi) 72114 North Little Rock (11.3 mi) 72206 Little Rock (11.7 mi) 72116 North Little Rock (11.7 mi) 72202 Little Rock (11.8 mi) 72201 Little Rock (12 mi) 72046 England (13.8 mi) 72099 Little Rock Air Force Base (14.1 mi) 72076 Jacksonville (14.9 mi) 72205 Little Rock (15.7 mi) 72120 Sherwood (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,139
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	105.46 sq mi
Water area	11.16 sq mi
Latitude	34.7100
Longitude	-92.0733
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	47.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	28.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.4%	6.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,139

Population

People per sq mi

55.1

Median age

$58,462

Median household income

$33,824

Per capita income

$205,200

Median home value

$704

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

1,032

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

141

45–54

129

137

55–59

125

186

60–64

170

123

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	285	13.3%
18 and over	1,854	86.7%
65 and over	458	21.4%
Median age	55.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.8%

Black or African American 26.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,468	66.8%
Black or African American	580	26.4%
Two or more races	89	4%
Hispanic or Latino	59	2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	47.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	28.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.4%	6.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$58,462

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 30.2%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,200
Median rent / month	$704
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.4%
2000–2009	21.9%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.1%
Electricity	43.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	537	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	66	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	158	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	143	15.8%
Households with children under 18	175	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	344	38.1%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	29.9%
Married	59.4%	57.0%
Separated	1.8%	0.3%
Widowed	6.1%	6.6%
Divorced	7.9%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	39	9.2%
Elementary school	190	44.6%
High school	50	11.7%
College / grad school	147	34.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 16.7%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Retail trade 13.8%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Professional & management 10.2%

Construction 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Public administration 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	3.5%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 5.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.0%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	269	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	32.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	49.4%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,136	99.9%
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)	2,105	98.4%
Born in same state	2,105	98.4%
Born in different state	1,646	77.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	1.6%
Not a US citizen	33	97.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	264	12.3%
Arab	176	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	171	8%
English	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72142

What city is ZIP code 72142 in?

ZIP code 72142 is primarily assigned to Scott, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72142 in?

ZIP code 72142 falls within Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72142 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 72142 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72142 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 72142 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72142?

13% 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 72142 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 72142 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72142 in?

ZIP code 72142 observes the CST timezone.