ZIP Code 72126 -- Perryville, AR

Perry | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
3,241
Unknown
Median Income
$55,662
Home Value
$132,500
Median Rent
$631
Median Age
52.10
Diversity Index
31.40
Low
Cost of Living
49.4
significantly below average
Unemployment
1.3%

About ZIP Code 72126

ZIP code 72126 in Perryville, Arkansas is a unknown area with a population of 3,241. The median household income is $55,662, which is This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $132,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 49.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 52.10 years. Approximately 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Perry, AR.

Population & Age

Total Population
3,241
Median Age
52.10
Male Population
1,547
47.7%
Female Population
1,694
52.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
31.40 Low
White
86.4%
Black or African American
1.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.8%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
10.3%
Other Race
1.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$55,662
Mean Household Income
$68,364
Per Capita Income
$31,289
Below Poverty Line
18.2%

This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$132,500
Median Rent
$631
Total Housing Units
1,836
Occupied Units
1,440
Vacant Units
396
21.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1985
Owner Occupied
75.7%
Renter Occupied
24.3%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.4x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 75.7% Renter 24.3%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,252
Employment Rate
98.7%
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
87.3%
Carpool
3.7%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
6.8%

Cost of Living Index

49.4
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 72126 is 50.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Perry

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
72016 Bigelow 2,727 $64,280
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72025 Casa 834 $65,341
72001 Adona 391 $36,008

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 72126

ZIP code 72126 (Perryville, AR) has a total population of 3,241 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 52.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 72126 is $55,662 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 26% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 72126 is primarily located in Perryville, Arkansas (AR). It falls within Perry County.

The median home value in ZIP code 72126 is $132,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $631.

The median age in ZIP code 72126 is 52.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 72126 has a cost of living index of 49.43 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 72126, 23.87% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.72% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 72126 is 1.28%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 6.83% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.