72002 ZIP Code
Alexander, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72002 |
| City/Town: | Alexander |
| County: | Pulaski |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,896 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,552 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,621 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,066 |
| Median Home Value: | $183,200 |
| Land Area: | 65.9 sq miles
170.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6660, -92.5402 |
Population Information (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,896 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,388 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,508 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,817 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,068 | 9.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,444 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,194 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,012 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,054 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,445 | 16.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,134 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,523 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,128 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,394 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 389 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 294 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $183,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $985 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,066 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,412 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 654 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,551 | 88.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 861 | 11.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,361 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 715 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 680 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,805 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,864 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,618 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,618 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,061 | 7.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,552 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,089 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,676 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,621 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,917 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,389 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 390 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,541 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,595 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,012 | 19.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 782 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,667 | 70.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,819 | 23.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 18 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 664 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 694 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,001 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,628 | 7.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 820 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 808 | 3.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72002 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 171 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 244 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 674 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 366 | 4.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 865 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,259 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,074 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,485 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 545 | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 729 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72002 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,404 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 740 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 186 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 99 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 922 | 8.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72002 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 205 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 841 | 8.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 980 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 246 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 990 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 912 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 116 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 675 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 989 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,953 | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 457 | 4.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 444 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 581 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,958 | 90.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,748 | 65.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,384 | 35.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,766 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72002 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,150 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,788 | 24.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,281 | 17.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 450 | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 272 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 620 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72002 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,719 | 70.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 54 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 75 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 106 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,065 | 25.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72002 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 145 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,155 | 26.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,074 | 25.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,342 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 829 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 926 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 333 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 180 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 50 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 32 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72002 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 10 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 203 | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,045 | 13.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,787 | 59.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,805 | 22.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 216 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72002 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,990 | 26.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 386 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,915 | 66.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 121 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72002 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 374 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,625 | 21.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,038 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,375 | 32.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72002 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 799 | 12.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 413 | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 813 | 12.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,908 | 29.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,351 | 20.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 845 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 353 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,383 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $448 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $985 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.76 | 2.38 |
Households (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,412 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,623 | 62.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,529 | 34.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 757 | 10.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,622 | 21.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,327 | 44.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,515 | 20.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72002 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,785 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,050 | 26.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,855 | 62.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 574 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,407 | 18.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72002 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,182 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 459 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 195 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,425 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 893 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,210 | 23.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,780 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,036 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,724 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,726 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 265 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,586 | 58.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 875 | 32.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72002 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,488 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,042 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,069 | 52.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 973 | 47.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 313 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,932 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 78 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 964 | 1235.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 964 | 1235.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 964 | 1235.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 20 | 25.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 887 | 1137.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72002 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,079 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,581 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,498 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,246 | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 135 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 56 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 61 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72002 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,412 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,986 | 94.3% | 89.4% |
Alexander, AR72002