72168 ZIP Code — Tucker, AR

Jefferson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72168 is located in Tucker, Arkansas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 32.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,008 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72168

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 $53,700.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72168 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,008

population

32.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72168 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72168

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72168. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tucker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72152 Sherrill (6.7 mi) 72046 England (7.2 mi) 72079 Jefferson (9.3 mi) 72132 Redfield (10.1 mi) 72175 Wabbaseka (12.9 mi) 71602 White Hall (13.8 mi) 72072 Humnoke (15.8 mi) 72065 Hensley (16.7 mi) 71601 Pine Bluff (17.9 mi) 72004 Altheimer (18.3 mi) 72142 Scott (18.9 mi) 72206 Little Rock (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,008
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	32.27 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	34.4463
Longitude	-91.9875
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	66.4%	57.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	28.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	12.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,008

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

Median household income

$2,445

Per capita income

$53,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

38.2%

Unemployment

163

Housing units

3.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

123

20–24

390

25–34

464

35–44

344

45–54

183

55–59

136

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	3.7%
18 and over	1,934	96.3%
65 and over	98	4.9%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.2%

White 39.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 3.6%

Two or more races 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,046	50.2%
White	816	39.2%
Hispanic or Latino	75	3.6%
Other race	75	3.6%
Two or more races	35	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	26	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	57.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	28.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	12.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 27.3%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$75k–$100k 43.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	27.3%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$75k–$100k	43.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.1%

$50k–$100k 60.2%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$53,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	46.0%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	31.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	7.4%
1970–1979	35.6%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	42.3%
3 bedrooms	33.1%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	33.0%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.4%
Electricity	31.8%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	23.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	67	76.1%
Households with children under 18	38	43.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	50.0%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.1%	44.4%
Married	18.1%	12.5%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	3.1%
Divorced	29.8%	40.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 16.3%

HS graduate 57.0%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 0.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	39.7%
High school	62	44.0%
College / grad school	23	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 33.0%

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.9%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Construction 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	73.4%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.1%
Government	47.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.3

Poverty

All people 67.5%

Under 18 years 82.4%

18 and over 62.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 88.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.8%
Retirement income	5.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	26.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	15.7%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	21.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	30.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	129	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	88.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	30.1%
No insurance	21.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,008	100.0%
Spanish	14	0.7%
Other Indo-European	14	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,960	97.6%
Born in same state	1,960	97.6%
Born in different state	1,376	68.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	48	2.4%
Not a US citizen	6	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	71	3.5%
French	59	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	4.4%
Internet access	50.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72168

What city is ZIP code 72168 in?

ZIP code 72168 is primarily assigned to Tucker, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72168 in?

ZIP code 72168 falls within Jefferson County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72168?

68% of residents in ZIP code 72168 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72168 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 72168 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72168?

4% 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 72168?

The median home value in ZIP code 72168 is $53,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 72168 in?

ZIP code 72168 observes the CST timezone.