| City: | Portia, Arkansas |
| County: | Lawrence County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:10:10 AM |
| Population: | 150 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 327 / 870 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.0780, -91.0820 |
| Land Area: | 0.079 sq mi |
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The ZIP covers just 0.009 square miles, one of Arkansas's smallest postal zones. Despite the compact area, there's no city carrier service. Delivery follows highway contract routes, with mail reaching PO Boxes rather than residential addresses. W Front Street is the only street with designated ZIP+4 delivery codes, accounting for just 2 delivery records. The 23 businesses in the area rely on the same PO Box system as residents.
Portia's 150 residents live in what census data classifies as a local service area with regional reach. The median age is 40.7 years. Housing stock includes 72 total units, with 66 occupied. The median household income is $39,229, and the median home value sits at $101,500. About 30% of employed residents work in production, transportation, or material moving occupations.
The post office operates with highway contract route designation rather than traditional city or rural carrier routes. One highway route serves the area, supplemented by a general delivery route. The Postmaster building appears in ZIP+4 records as a named delivery point. There are 10 distinct ZIP+4 codes covering the minimal street infrastructure and PO Box ranges.
With an adoption rate nearly double the local household count, the Portia post office functions as a mail hub for a wider service area. Residents and businesses from nearby unincorporated areas without street delivery maintain boxes here. This isn't unusual for small Arkansas communities where carrier routes don't extend to every address. The classification as a PO Box only zone reflects the absence of alternative delivery options within 72457's boundaries.
The ZIP has minimal street delivery infrastructure with only W Front Street appearing in postal records. The single main street pattern is typical of very small Arkansas communities where the post office serves as the primary mail hub rather than supporting extensive carrier routes.
ZIP Code 72457 has 150 residents and 66 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 40.7 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.3% male and 54.7% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.0%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 150Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 143Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,898.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 66Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $112,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 124 | 164 | 135 | 117 | 147 | 130 | 129 | 184 | 185 | 196 | 239 | 230 | 170 | 143 |
| Decennial Census | 132 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 150 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.7
Male Median Age: 32.5
Female Median Age: 46.6
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Total | 9 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| White: | 144 | 97.96% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.68% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.36% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 147 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 68 | 45.33% | 32.5 years |
| Females: | 82 | 54.67% | 46.6 years |
| Total: | 150 | 100% | 40.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 143 | 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: | 143 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 143 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $29,167 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,000. Family households earn a median of $115,139 versus $17,574 for nonfamily households (a difference of $97,565). By gender, male median income is $65,089 and female is $34,167, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $30,922 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,167 | $26,250 | $26,071 | $17,188 | $29,250 | $29,583 | $37,857 | $41,786 | $42,000 | $52,500 | $53,125 | $73,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $30,000 | $31,250 | $36,250 | $39,375 | $39,125 | $40,375 | $44,286 | $44,107 | $46,875 | $81,250 | $77,708 | $102,813 | $108,750 | $115,139 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,188 | $13,333 | $14,531 | $13,333 | $17,917 | $17,321 | $18,750 | $18,750 | $19,063 | $14,474 | $0 | $16,131 | $17,721 | $17,574 |
| Median Male Income | $32,813 | $34,583 | $45,417 | $34,583 | $0 | $47,500 | $55,000 | $56,667 | $58,333 | $56,875 | $59,464 | $62,679 | $0 | $65,089 |
| Median Female Income | $28,438 | $28,250 | $26,667 | $26,875 | $0 | $37,574 | $37,500 | $40,357 | $40,481 | $29,000 | $39,375 | $36,250 | $31,750 | $34,167 |
| Employed: | 69 | 51.49% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 1.49% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 63 | 47.01% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 27 | 39.13% |
| Service: | 1 | 1.45% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 23.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 2.90% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 33.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 69 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $112,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $62,200 (123.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,400. The median gross rent is $575, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $130 (29.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $82. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.25% (66.67% with a mortgage, 33.33% free-and-clear) and renters 13.75% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $50,300 | $50,500 | $53,000 | $54,200 | $50,800 | $60,700 | $75,700 | $71,900 | $72,100 | $78,600 | $84,300 | $93,300 | $101,500 | $112,500 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 9.09% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 90.91% |
| $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: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $445 | $454 | $454 | $458 | $446 | $444 | $479 | $475 | $493 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $565 | $575 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 46 | 57.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 23 | 28.75% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 13.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 80 | 84.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 15 | 15.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 74 | 77.89% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 2.11% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 20.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.40% 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 80.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 8.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 percentage points. 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 college (58.82%). College enrollment is 58.82%, 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: | 4 | 3.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 15.74% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 68 | 62.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 10.19% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 5.56% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.85% |
| Total: | 108 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 87 | 80.56% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 7.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 87 | 55.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 71 | 44.94% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 158 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 158 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.6% | 18.9% | 25.6% | 27.3% | 13.7% | 9.3% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.0% | 5.7% |
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): | 7 | 41.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 58.82% |
| Total: | 17 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7 | 41.18% |
ZIP Code 72457 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 93 people with an annual payroll of $2,556,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 139Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $607,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,556,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 93Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72457 is located in Lawrence County, Arkansas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72457. It covers 0.079 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.079 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: | 0556720Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Portia town; ArkansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 72457 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.