| City: | College Station, Arkansas |
| City Alias: | College Sta |
| Names to Avoid: | Genevia |
| County: | Pulaski County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:01:16 AM |
| Population: | 183 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 501 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.7082, -92.2295 |
| Land Area: | 0.585 sq mi |
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College Station is a small African American community in Pulaski County, Arkansas, within the Little Rock metropolitan area. Of the 183 residents, 175 (96%) are Black or African American. The neighborhood sits as a point location enclosed within ZIP 72206, meaning it doesn't have its own defined territory but rather exists as a distinct postal community within a larger area.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery alternative for residents here. The post office maintains 156 PO Boxes for 88 households, a 1.77x adoption rate that suggests the facility serves people beyond just the immediate community.
The historic alias "Genevia" (not valid for mailing) hints at the community's older roots. Of the 98 housing units, 25 were built before 1939. Gray Street is the only named street in the postal data, with 42 delivery records showing suite and unit designators.
The community is predominantly renter-occupied (46 units) versus owner-occupied (42 units), with a median age of 47.1 years. It's a small, established community where the post office serves as an anchor institution.
Only one street appears in postal data: Gray Street, with suite and unit designators indicating multi-tenant buildings.
ZIP Code 72053 has 183 residents and 88 households (average 2.08 persons per household). The median age is 47.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (95.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (2.7%, much lower than the state average of 70.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 183Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 312.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 88Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.08Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.58Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 183 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.1
Male Median Age: 51.2
Female Median Age: 44
| 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 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 5 | 2.75% |
| Black: | 175 | 96.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.10% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 182 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 87 | 47.54% | 51.2 years |
| Females: | 96 | 52.46% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 183 | 100% | 47.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($175,300), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($914), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 25 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
ZIP Code 72053 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 25 people with an annual payroll of $629,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 155Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $177,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $629,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 25Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72053 is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, within the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30780) and Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 753,605 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 72053. It covers 0.585 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 sq mi.
| 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 |
| Land Area: | 0.585 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.002 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4978.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0514860Source: Census |
| Place Name: | College Station CDP; ArkansasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 72053 is in the Pulaski County Special School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.