72521 ZIP Code – Cave City, Arkansas
ZIP code 72521 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Cave City, Arkansas, within Sharp County with a population of approximately 5,556 residents. The median household income is $48,152 — near the Arkansas average and below the national average. At $89,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 68.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $723 is below the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing).
At 3.6%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate is 17.3%, above the national average. About 13.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 39.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 72579, 72569, 72532.
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ZIP 72521 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72521 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,556 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $89k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $723 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.8 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.3% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.3% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72579 – Sulphur Rock
- 72569 – Poughkeepsie
- 72532 – Evening Shade
- 72577 – Sidney
- 72522 – Charlotte
- 72501 – Batesville
- 72526 – Cushman
- 72469 – Strawberry
- 72466 – Smithville
- 72572 – Saffell
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72579 | SULPHUR ROCK | 1,389 | $58,125 |
| 72569 | POUGHKEEPSIE | 583 | Not provided |
| 72532 | EVENING SHADE | 1,045 | $35,625 |
| 72577 | SIDNEY | 884 | $52,123 |
| 72522 | CHARLOTTE | 357 | $49,282 |