ZIP Code 72081 in Judsonia, AR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Judsonia, Arkansas
City Alias:Steprock
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County:White County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:07:25 AM
Population:7,511 [See All]
Area Code:501
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.3729, -91.6672
Land Area:94.137 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 72081 has 7,511 residents and 2,854 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 39.7 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (89.1%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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.
2020 Population:7,511Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:7,436Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:8,036Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:79.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:$45,620Source: Census ACS
Households:2,854Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$151,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.59Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.90Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--7,7288,1477,8527,6897,2406,5976,9537,1577,7277,4097,6437,8137,5057,436
Decennial Census7,798------------------7,511--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 39.7

Male Median Age: 39.2

Female Median Age: 40.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2462612832741912212342012122422602762222091871196038
Female2522852422062182292152242422382432542312321851307970
Total498546525480409450449425454480503530453441372249139108
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,69089.98%
Black:720.97%
Hispanic:*4095.50%
Asian:120.16%
American Indian:330.44%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:2192.95%
Total:7,435100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,73649.74%39.2 years
Females:3,77550.26%40.3 years
Total:7,511100%39.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,31798.40%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:220.30%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:530.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:441.30%
Total Population:7,436100%
Total Native Population:7,33998.70%
Total Foreign-born Population:971.30%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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


In 2024, the Median household income is $45,620, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,968 (31.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,465. Family households earn a median of $58,835 versus $27,334 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,501). By gender, male median income is $42,321 and female is $36,886, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,435 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (25.1%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$34,652$36,114$40,884$45,012$42,335$41,444$41,862$41,302$44,155$43,043$41,250$49,615$50,284$45,620
Median Family Income$41,352$45,918$49,399$49,572$52,245$51,151$54,036$53,388$60,500$52,222$52,987$57,688$62,806$58,835
Median NonFamily Income$20,214$20,034$21,591$17,614$22,633$22,952$21,563$20,000$20,461$20,962$23,955$26,464$27,500$27,334
Median Male Income$40,083$37,769$40,485$41,852$0$38,272$41,895$41,901$42,289$45,092$44,103$44,954$47,422$42,321
Median Female Income$27,586$28,289$30,678$31,117$0$34,559$35,552$34,894$34,028$35,904$31,694$32,901$34,125$36,886
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2,69846.25%
Unemployed:2654.54%
Not In Labor Force:2,87149.21%
Total:5,834100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:49018.16%
Service:67725.09%
Sales and Office:54820.31%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:42215.64%
Production, transportation, and material moving:56120.79%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,698100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $151,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $74,800 (97.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,700. The median gross rent is $808, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $210 (35.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.07% (44.20% with a mortgage, 55.80% free-and-clear) and renters 31.93% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.87%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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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)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$76,900$79,600$81,900$82,900$86,200$95,500$97,900$102,300$100,000$107,800$108,100$127,100$141,500$151,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:859.82%
$500 to $999:48155.54%
$1,000 to $1,499:14716.97%
$1,500 to $1,999:40.46%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:14917.21%
Total:866100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$598$599$640$674$600$670$676$671$713$603$673$632$754$808
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):81630.09%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,03037.98%
Renter Occupied:86631.93%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,712100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,71290.13%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2979.87%
Total Housing Units:3,009100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,95564.97%
Multi-Family Units:902.99%
Other Units:96432.04%
Total Housing Units:3,009100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 13.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 80.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 46.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 49.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 5.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (59.39%). College enrollment is 15.03%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1152.21%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:89917.26%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,05039.36%
Some college, no degree:1,12121.52%
Associate's degree:3486.68%
Bachelor's degree:5059.70%
Graduate or professional degree:1703.26%
Total:5,208100%
High school or higher:4,19480.53%
Bachelor's degree or higher:67512.96%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:3,38842.18%
Public Insurance:3,60844.91%
No Insurance:1,03712.91%
Total:8,033100%
Has Health Insurance:6,99687.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty10.9%10.9%8.4%10.4%13.2%8.1%6.4%7.0%7.5%12.0%11.5%15.3%16.5%18.6%
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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1026.26%
Kindergarten:543.31%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):96859.39%
High school (grades 9-12):26116.01%
College or graduate school:24515.03%
Total:1,630100%
Early Childhood:1569.57%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,28378.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72081 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 56 business establishments, employing about 454 people with an annual payroll of $18,584,000. USPS data shows 3,103 residential mailboxes and 64 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,103Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:64Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,470Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,972Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:12Source: USPS
# of Businesses:56Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$4,018,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$18,584,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:454Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72081 is located in White County, Arkansas, within the Searcy, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42620) and Arkansas's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 77,076 people, about 9.74% of whom live in ZIP Code 72081. It covers 94.137 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.323 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Searcy, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:42620Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:77,076Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:94.137 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.323 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:19318.29, 4978.12 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0536040Source: Census
Place Name:Judsonia city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72082 | | 72080

Schools in ZIP Code 72081


ZIP Code 72081 is part of 2 school districts, including: White County Central School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Riverview School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 3 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.

White Co. Central Elem. School 3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
District: White County Central School District
White Co. Central High School 3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
District: White County Central School District
Judsonia Elementary School 1004 Boardman
Judsonia, AR 72081
District: Riverview School District
Harding Academy 1529 E Park St
Searcy, AR 72149
District: Private SchoolNearby
Crosspointe Preparatory 709 W Arch
Searcy, AR 72143
District: Private SchoolNearby
Liberty Christian School 1202 Benton St
Searcy, AR 72143
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72081


Harding University 915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, AR 72149-5615
Type: Post Secondary
Searcy Beauty College 1004 S Main St
Searcy, AR 72143
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University-Beebe 1000 Iowa Street
Beebe, AR 72012-1000
Type: Post Secondary
Lyon College 2300 Highland Road
Batesville, AR 72501
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Arkansas Community College-Batesville 2005 White Drive
Batesville, AR 72503-3350
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University-Newport 7648 Victory Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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