| City: | Dell, Arkansas |
| County: | Mississippi County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:09:49 AM |
| Population: | 179 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 327 / 870 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.8363, -90.0837 |
| Land Area: | 0.386 sq mi |
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Dell sits in the northeast corner of Arkansas, just west of the Mississippi River in Mississippi County. With 179 residents and 70 households spread across less than half a square mile, it's a small rural community where most workers commute to transportation and warehousing jobs along nearby highways. The post office maintains 110 PO Boxes for this community and surrounding area, serving about 1.6 boxes per local household.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. While the ZIP includes one rural carrier route and one highway contract route, PO Boxes remain the primary method for receiving mail. The compact footprint includes streets like Highway 181, Highway 18, Main Street, and School Street, plus numerous county roads radiating into the surrounding farmland.
Dell's economy centers on transportation and logistics. Of the local workforce, 60% work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Another 21% work from home. The median age of 48.5 years and per capita income of $39,878 describe a working-class community with steady employment. Educational attainment is higher than typical for small rural areas, with 30% holding bachelor's degrees. Median home values of $161,100 place Dell in line with other small Arkansas communities.
The post office serves as the community's mail hub. With 4 businesses employing 42 people and 70 occupied homes, Dell functions as both a residential hamlet and a service point for the surrounding agricultural region. Highway access and proximity to the Mississippi River explain the concentration of transportation workers.
All mail to Dell requires a PO Box address:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [###]
Dell, AR 72426Street names mix state highways, a small numbered grid downtown, and numerous county roads serving the surrounding rural area.
ZIP Code 72426 has 179 residents and 70 households (average 2.56 persons per household). The median age is 48.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 179Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 168Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 463.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $78,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 70Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $166,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 194 | 206 | 218 | 204 | 173 | 175 | 175 | 188 | 169 | 158 | 141 | 193 | 161 | 168 |
| Decennial Census | 196 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 179 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.5
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 50.5
| 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 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 9 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 8 |
| White: | 168 | 95.45% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 2.27% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.57% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.14% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.57% |
| Total: | 176 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 90 | 50.28% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 89 | 49.72% | 50.5 years |
| Total: | 179 | 100% | 48.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 168 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 168 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 168 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $78,125, which is below the national median ($80,734), is up $48,792 (166.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,696. Family households earn a median of $115,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $115,500). By gender, male median income is $115,682 and female is $61,250, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $54,432 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (44.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,333 | $35,000 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $35,625 | $43,750 | $48,250 | $48,000 | $51,429 | $51,250 | $57,500 | $0 | $0 | $78,125 |
| Median Family Income | $35,833 | $43,750 | $48,929 | $44,375 | $46,250 | $51,250 | $63,750 | $76,042 | $78,750 | $78,500 | $101,250 | $108,125 | $112,750 | $115,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,500 | $12,750 | $14,250 | $16,250 | $20,000 | $20,625 | $25,833 | $23,125 | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $19,333 | $21,000 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $33,750 | $35,000 | $35,417 | $36,250 | $49,688 | $51,000 | $51,750 | $54,063 | $56,500 | $53,750 | $60,417 | $0 | $113,594 | $115,682 |
| Median Female Income | $15,750 | $16,786 | $17,125 | $42,500 | $53,125 | $43,333 | $55,000 | $66,250 | $58,750 | $47,500 | $59,750 | $58,750 | $61,000 | $61,250 |
| Employed: | 72 | 47.37% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 1.32% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 78 | 51.32% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 16.67% |
| Service: | 3 | 4.17% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 26.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 8.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 32 | 44.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 72 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $166,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $102,500 (160.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,100. The median gross rent is $518, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $105 (16.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $125. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.31% (29.51% with a mortgage, 70.49% free-and-clear) and renters 24.69% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. 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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $63,800 | $65,600 | $81,100 | $83,300 | $89,000 | $98,300 | $88,300 | $87,700 | $88,200 | $87,600 | $90,000 | $115,600 | $161,100 | $166,300 |
| Less than $500: | 6 | 30.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 70.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $623 | $475 | $663 | $654 | $608 | $475 | $655 | $425 | $393 | $381 | $463 | $469 | $516 | $518 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 22.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 43 | 53.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 24.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 93.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 6.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 67 | 77.01% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 20 | 22.99% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 87 | 100% |
In 2024, 29.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.70 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (54.55%). College enrollment is 45.45%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 7.89% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 6.14% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 35 | 30.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 25 | 21.93% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 3.51% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 26.32% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 3.51% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 98 | 85.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 29.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 114 | 56.72% |
| Public Insurance: | 74 | 36.82% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 6.47% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 188 | 93.53% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.7% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 54.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 45.45% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12 | 54.55% |
ZIP Code 72426 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 49 people with an annual payroll of $5,246,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 122Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,171,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,246,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 49Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72426 is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas, within the Blytheville, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14180) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 46,480 people, about 0.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 72426. It covers 0.386 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Blytheville, ARSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 46,480Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.386 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19318.29 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0518160Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Dell town; ArkansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 72426 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.