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ZIP 72801

Pop. 19,019·Pope County·57th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$924/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
-$1,041
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 72801 · $924
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$630
1 BR
$690
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR+
$1,220
Research median
$910/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,088/yr
At $924/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPope County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72801 (Russellville, AR) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,019
Median income
$47,830
Median age
27.5
Renters
54.1%
Age distribution
22.1%
37.2%
21.1%
12.8%
Under 1822.1%
18–3437.2%
35–5421.1%
55–646.8%
65+12.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
74%
20.7%
White74%
Black4.3%
Hispanic20.7%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
18.3%
33.9%
22.1%
25.8%
No HS diploma18.3%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+25.8%
Housing tenure
45.9%
54.1%
Owner45.9%
Renter54.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72801 in Russellville, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$35,817 → $47,830
up 33.5%
Population
18,601 → 19,019
up 2.2%
Renter share
55.4% → 54.1%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
22.5% → 25.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
26 → 27.5
+1.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $35,817 to $47,830 between 2021 and 2024, a 33.5% shift. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 18,601 residents to roughly 19,019. College-educated residents now make up 25.8% of adults here, versus 22.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72801 covers Russellville, AR. The median rent here is $924/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($47,830/yr), ZIP 72801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72801 (Russellville, AR) is $924. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72801's median rent of $924/mo is $1,041 (53%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72801 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #57 out of 59 ZIPs at $924/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $37,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $924/mo in ZIP 72801. The local median household income is $47,830/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72801?

Rent in ZIP 72801 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72801 is considered very affordable for renters. At $924/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($47,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of ZIP 72801 households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 72801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 72801 compare to the rest of Russellville?

ZIP 72801 is more affordable than Russellville overall. At $924/mo, it's $76 below the Russellville citywide median of $1,000/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $924/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 72801's median household income ($47,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72801 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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