72740 ZIP Code
Huntsville, Arkansas
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72740 |
| City/Town: | Huntsville |
| County: | Madison |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,066 |
| Median Household Income: | $51,756 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,787 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,375 |
| Median Home Value: | $154,000 |
| Land Area: | 379.6 sq miles
983.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.1046, -93.6554 |
Population Information (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,066 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,920 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,146 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 740 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 754 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 668 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 805 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 417 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,495 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 902 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,208 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 718 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 534 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,133 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 542 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 150 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $154,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $652 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,375 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,493 | 79.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 882 | 20.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,725 | 78.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 768 | 22.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,682 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 343 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 916 | 13.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,309 | 49.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,128 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 221 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 559 | 8.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 206 | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $51,756 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,819 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,787 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,489 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,193 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 296 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,194 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,177 | 75.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 368 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 630 | 15.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,902 | 78.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 103 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 110 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 167 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,764 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,441 | 14.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 682 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 518 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 164 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72740 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 142 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 234 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 431 | 12.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 350 | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 527 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 553 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 474 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 465 | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 143 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 174 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72740 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,340 | 79.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 294 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 62 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 369 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72740 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 345 | 8.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 427 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 591 | 14.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 56 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 618 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 228 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 57 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 192 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 335 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 629 | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 266 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 295 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 154 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.8% | 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 (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,079 | 90.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,868 | 48.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,513 | 54.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 914 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72740 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,567 | 73.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,375 | 39.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 584 | 16.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 204 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 36 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 460 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72740 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,278 | 74.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 32 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 26 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 118 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 70 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 62 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 20 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 756 | 17.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72740 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 516 | 11.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 693 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 940 | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 482 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 675 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 391 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 154 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 102 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 404 | 9.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72740 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 151 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 319 | 7.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,077 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,073 | 47.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 641 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 114 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72740 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 999 | 28.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 751 | 21.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,075 | 30.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 635 | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72740 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 169 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 919 | 26.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,291 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,114 | 31.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72740 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 374 | 13.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 510 | 18.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 437 | 16.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 388 | 14.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 396 | 14.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 319 | 11.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 238 | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 63 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,064 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $347 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $652 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.00 | 2.38 |
Households (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,493 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,967 | 56.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 748 | 21.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 448 | 12.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 878 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,302 | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,145 | 32.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72740 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,971 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,180 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,265 | 57.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 84 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 360 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 987 | 24.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72740 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,511 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 262 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 105 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,263 | 50.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 583 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 298 | 11.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,372 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 486 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,993 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,850 | 18.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 168 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 853 | 46.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 829 | 44.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72740 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,918 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,013 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 534 | 52.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 471 | 46.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 117 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,857 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 209 | 191.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 209 | 191.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 209 | 191.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 29 | 26.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 79 | 72.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 85 | 78.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72740 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,326 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,105 | 97.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 221 | 2.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 98 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 42 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 81 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72740 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,493 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,142 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Huntsville, AR72740