Richest ZIP Codes in Arkansas

Top ZIP codes in Arkansas ranked by median household income

Wealth in America varies dramatically by ZIP code. The richest ZIP codes often cluster around major metropolitan areas, coastal communities, and affluent suburbs. These neighborhoods typically feature high educational attainment, strong property values, and diverse professional economies.

This ranking uses median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) to identify the highest-earning ZIP codes. Median income is preferred over mean income because it represents the typical household without being skewed by extreme outliers.

#1 ranked: 72139 (Russell, AR) with a median household income of $22,917 and a population of 218.

Rank ZIP Code City State Median Income Population Home Value
501 72139 Russell AR $22,917 218 $75,000
502 72360 Marianna AR $22,574 5,048 $68,800
503 72776 Witter AR $21,607 520 N/A
504 72389 Wabash AR $21,528 287 N/A
505 71631 Banks AR $18,722 313 $52,800
506 72036 Cotton Plant AR $13,264 598 $47,400

Frequently Asked Questions

The richest ZIP code is 72139 in Russell, AR with a median household income of $22,917.
ZIP code wealth is measured by median household income from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Median income represents the midpoint where half of households earn more and half earn less.
States like Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts tend to have the most ZIP codes in the top income brackets, with affluent suburbs and coastal communities driving the numbers.