Alexander, AR ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
72002	Standard	18,477	100.00%

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Population & Demographics

Alexander, AR has 21,386 residents, with an average household size of 2.9. The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.8%) and 35-39 (7.0%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 34.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 19.8% (higher than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	18,477
Total Households:	6,815
Total Housing Units:	7,271
Average Household Size:	2.70
Average Family Size:	2.77

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	3,385
Total Households:	1,185
Total Housing Units:	1,267
Average Household Size:	2.85
Average Family Size:	2.99

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,343	13,534	14,801	15,302	16,319	17,369	17,563	17,343	18,314	18,352	19,474	20,896	21,386
Decennial Census	14,134	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,477	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.6

Male Median Age: 34.9

Female Median Age: 36.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	629	753	715	735	483	550	707	692	607	587	530	603	487	369	302	184	118	68
Female	599	711	727	591	495	621	738	782	680	591	580	646	446	384	329	212	122	104
Total	1,228	1,464	1,442	1,326	978	1,171	1,445	1,474	1,287	1,178	1,110	1,249	933	753	631	396	240	172

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	12,366	62.97%
Black:	2,922	14.88%
Hispanic:*	2,479	12.62%
Asian:	127	0.65%
American Indian:	172	0.88%
Hawaiian:	7	0.04%
Other:	1,564	7.96%
Total:	19,637	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	9,119	49.35%	34.9 years
Females:	9,358	50.65%	36.2 years
Total:	18,477	100%	35.6 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	1,663	49.13%	30.8 years
Females:	1,722	50.87%	31.3 years
Total:	3,385	100%	31.0 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	20,001	93.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	139	0.65%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	489	2.29%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	757	5.83%
Total Population:	21,386	100%
Total Native Population:	20,140	94.17%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,246	5.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Alexander, AR have an average household income of $78,260 (much higher than the State by 33.2%, and about the same as the Nation by 0.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($89,453 vs $42,188). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$50,461	$54,468	$56,133	$55,999	$54,901	$56,588	$56,367	$59,485	$62,777	$69,175	$71,576	$77,552	$78,260
Median Family Income	$58,212	$59,688	$61,875	$62,231	$60,348	$62,821	$64,009	$68,178	$77,995	$82,619	$82,886	$89,676	$89,453
Median NonFamily Income	$35,389	$39,872	$39,901	$34,773	$38,487	$39,462	$38,260	$40,009	$40,246	$37,074	$36,271	$40,469	$42,188
Median Male Income	$40,908	$44,359	$45,810	$44,002	$41,885	$42,629	$43,278	$43,415	$43,527	$50,905	$51,795	$55,685	$59,778
Median Female Income	$32,767	$35,793	$37,250	$37,087	$38,460	$39,240	$40,149	$40,205	$41,630	$42,805	$43,436	$45,806	$47,871

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Alexander, AR: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	10,083	64.88%
Unemployed:	391	2.52%
Not In Labor Force:	5,066	32.60%
Total:	15,540	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,618	45.80%
Service:	1,389	13.78%
Sales and Office:	2,056	20.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	949	9.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,071	10.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,083	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Alexander, AR, the median home value is $202,900 - much higher than the State by 15.7%, and up $44,000 (27.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,028 per month - much higher than the State by 12.5%, and up $147 (16.7%) since 2020. Most renters in Alexander pay $1,000-$1,499 (48.7%). About 47.7% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.2% (42.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 17.8% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$117,800	$121,200	$127,800	$132,600	$131,900	$137,800	$143,300	$146,500	$157,000	$158,900	$165,100	$183,200	$202,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	483	37.24%
$1,000 to $1,499:	346	26.68%
$1,500 to $1,999:	152	11.72%
$2,000 to $2,499:	20	1.54%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	296	22.82%
Total:	1,297	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$765	$781	$785	$790	$772	$763	$774	$840	$860	$881	$837	$985	$1,028

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,219	55.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,115	27.72%
Renter Occupied:	1,297	17.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,631	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,631	94.55%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	440	5.45%
Total Housing Units:	8,071	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

18.6% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, below the state rate (25.1%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 74.1%, which is well below the state rate (88.6%). The share of people in poverty is 8.5%, which is below the state rate (11.5%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), down 0.8 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	765	5.54%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	703	5.09%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,926	28.44%
Some college, no degree:	2,705	19.60%
Associate's degree:	1,840	13.33%
Bachelor's degree:	2,619	18.97%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,246	9.03%
Total:	13,804	100%
High school graduate or higher:	12,336	89.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	3,865	28.00%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	13,857	59.35%
Public Insurance:	7,961	34.10%
No Insurance:	1,530	6.55%
Total:	23,348	100%
Has Health Insurance:	21,818	93.45%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	9.3%	7.1%	6.0%	7.8%	6.9%	6.2%	5.8%	7.0%	6.7%	8.0%	6.8%	8.9%	8.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	393	7.35%
Kindergarten:	224	4.19%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,644	49.42%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,024	19.14%
College or graduate school:	1,065	19.91%
Total:	5,350	100%
Early Childhood:	617	11.53%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,892	72.75%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	72002 (Standard)
County:	Saline County, AR
Area Code:	501
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	3,385 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR [Learn More]
Coordinates:	34.6653, -92.5363
Land Area:	65.86 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/ar-alexander.asp

Native, born in the United States:	2,755	78.99%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	44	1.26%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	110	3.15%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	579	19.75%
Total Population:	3,488	100%
Total Native Population:	2,799	80.25%
Total Foreign-born Population:	689	19.75%

Management, business, science, and arts:	253	15.27%
Service:	512	30.90%
Sales and Office:	303	18.29%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	303	18.29%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	286	17.26%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,657	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,194	83.15%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	242	16.85%
Total Housing Units:	1,436	100%

Less than 9th grade:	290	13.32%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	274	12.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	637	29.26%
Some college, no degree:	255	11.71%
Associate's degree:	315	14.47%
Bachelor's degree:	360	16.54%
Graduate or professional degree:	46	2.11%
Total:	2,177	100%
High school graduate or higher:	1,613	74.09%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	406	18.65%

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Alexander, AR

72002 is the only ZIP Code for Alexander, AR

Alexander, AR has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Alexander, AR

Sources & References

White:	1,396	32.38%
Black:	694	16.10%
Hispanic:*	1,272	29.51%
Asian:	28	0.65%
American Indian:	68	1.58%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	853	19.79%
Total:	4,311	100%

Employed:	1,657	66.39%
Unemployed:	96	3.85%
Not In Labor Force:	743	29.77%
Total:	2,496	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	421	35.26%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	561	46.98%
Renter Occupied:	212	17.76%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,194	100%

Private Insurance:	1,443	38.63%
Public Insurance:	1,565	41.90%
No Insurance:	727	19.46%
Total:	3,735	100%
Has Health Insurance:	3,008	80.54%

Nursery School, Preschool:	59	4.95%
Kindergarten:	18	1.51%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	507	42.57%
High school (grades 9-12):	315	26.45%
College or graduate school:	292	24.52%
Total:	1,191	100%
Early Childhood:	77	6.47%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	840	70.53%

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,492Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	120Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,965Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,471Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	297Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	231Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$28,796,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$114,153,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,231Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:	30780Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	753,605Source: Census
MSA:	Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	65.861 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.586 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	00,01,02,03,04,06,11,14,15,24Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	00580Source: Census
Place Name:	Alexander city; ArkansasSource: Census