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Bigelow, AR
Town in Perry County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72016.
Population
393
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
419
ZIP codes
1
Bigelow and its ZIP codes
Bigelow at a glance
- Bigelow is about 7.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Bigelow, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Bigelow.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,040
1,077 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.9M
FY 2026, $9,274 per person
PPP loans
$1.1M
48 loans, 170 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Bigelow, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 27°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bigelow, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Bigelow
1 in or overlapping Bigelow. Population shown
Cities near Bigelow
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FourcheTown | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| HoustonTown | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| RolandCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 8.1 |
| PerryvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 4.3 |
| PerryTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| OppeloCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| ConwayCity | 11 mi | 46.6 |
| MenifeeTown | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| PlumervilleCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| MayflowerCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| Natural StepsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| MorriltonCity | 13 mi | 8.8 |
| AdonaCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| MaumelleCity | 16 mi | 12.4 |
| WoosterTown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bigelow, AR in?
- Bigelow is in Perry County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Bigelow, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bigelow include 72016.
- What is the population of Bigelow, AR?
- About 393 people live in Bigelow, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bigelow?
- Nearby places include Fourche (0.7 mi), Houston (4.5 mi), Roland (9.1 mi), Perryville (9.9 mi), Perry (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023