72120 ZIP Code
Sherwood, Arkansas
January 23, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 72120 |
| City/Town: | Sherwood |
| County: | Pulaski |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,815 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,224 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,372 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,839 |
| Median Home Value: | $184,800 |
| Land Area: | 54.2 sq miles
140.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9022, -92.2408 |
Population Information (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,815 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,922 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,893 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,259 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,984 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,324 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,062 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,794 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,067 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,136 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,207 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,212 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,635 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,961 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,603 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 571 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $184,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $993 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,839 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,537 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,302 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,648 | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,889 | 28.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,392 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 492 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 685 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,822 | 24.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,716 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,471 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,589 | 23.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,617 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72120 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,224 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,405 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,263 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,372 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,675 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,621 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 726 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,177 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,317 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,693 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 593 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,463 | 68.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,292 | 25.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 105 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 306 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 303 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,333 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 690 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 739 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 544 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 29 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 159 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72120 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 529 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 391 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,337 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 832 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,671 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,174 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,983 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,425 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,350 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 845 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72120 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,950 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 984 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 78 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 295 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,448 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72120 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 73 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 569 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,204 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 483 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,179 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,170 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 323 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,270 | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,715 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,676 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 945 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 797 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,217 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.2% | 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 (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,857 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,458 | 74.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,402 | 37.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,496 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72120 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,890 | 73.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,899 | 36.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,462 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 606 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 252 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,124 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72120 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,658 | 78.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 164 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 323 | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 587 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 500 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 458 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 237 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 852 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72120 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,077 | 14.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,337 | 15.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,959 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,640 | 17.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,293 | 22.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,336 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 699 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 270 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 168 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72120 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 161 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 857 | 5.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,012 | 13.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,897 | 60.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,533 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 379 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72120 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,362 | 61.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 199 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,889 | 36.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72120 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 274 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,300 | 31.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,195 | 45.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,768 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72120 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 533 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 441 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,107 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,361 | 24.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,435 | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,540 | 16.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 209 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 22 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72120 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,361 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $474 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $993 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,537 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,626 | 48.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,079 | 15.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,330 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,997 | 29.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,646 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,088 | 30.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72120 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,088 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,593 | 27.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,234 | 55.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 185 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,995 | 15.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,697 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72120 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,517 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 368 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 267 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,529 | 46.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,496 | 19.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,857 | 24.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,831 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,542 | 13.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,353 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,519 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 464 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,802 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,253 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72120 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,574 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,125 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,125 | 51.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,980 | 48.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 840 | 20.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,169 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 447 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 646 | 144.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 646 | 144.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 646 | 144.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 72 | 16.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 268 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 4.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72120 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,556 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,522 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,034 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 444 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 173 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 370 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 47 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72120 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,537 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,082 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Sherwood, AR72120