72461 ZIP Code – Rector, Arkansas
Located in Rector, Arkansas, ZIP code 72461 is a small ZIP code within Clay County with a population of approximately 3,567 residents. The median household income is $51,563 — near the Arkansas average and below the national average. The median home value of $86,800 is well below the national average, with 79.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $611 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 11.8%, well above the national average. About 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.3%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 72430, 72443, 72454.
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ZIP 72461 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72461 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,567 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $611 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.3% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72430 – Greenway
- 72443 – Marmaduke
- 72454 – Piggott
- 72436 – Lafe
- 63876 – Senath
- 72441 – Mc Dougal
- 72456 – Pollard
- 63857 – Kennett
- 63880 – Whiteoak
- 72435 – Knobel
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72430 | GREENWAY | 453 | $40,446 |
| 72443 | MARMADUKE | 2,984 | $48,607 |
| 72454 | PIGGOTT | 4,672 | $43,705 |
| 72436 | LAFE | 701 | $62,250 |
| 63876 | SENATH | 2,058 | $41,979 |