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Gibson, AR
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72120.
Population
4,167
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
876
ZIP codes
1
Gibson and its ZIP codes
Gibson at a glance
- Gibson is about 15 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 81st most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $66,496 a year, 9% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,800 (16% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,197 a month.
Local data for Gibson, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gibson, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,496
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
Homeownership
82.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (728), Irish Americans (633), Mexican Americans (300).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Gibson.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,672
262,676 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,740
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.3B
FY 2026, $10,746 per person
PPP loans
$32.2M
916 loans, 4,403 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gibson, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gibson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,621
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,526
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gibson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Gibson
1 in or overlapping Gibson. Population shown
Cities near Gibson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SherwoodCity | 3 mi | 20.8 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 6 mi | 28.7 |
| McAlmontCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.6 |
| North Little RockCity | 8.1 mi | 53 |
| Cammack VillageCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MaumelleCity | 10 mi | 12.4 |
| MayflowerCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| Little RockCity | 12 mi | 121.2 |
| ViloniaCity | 13 mi | 8 |
| College StationCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CabotCity | 13 mi | 20.8 |
| Natural StepsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Sweet HomeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| AustinCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| RolandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gibson, AR in?
- Gibson is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Gibson, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gibson include 72120.
- What is the population of Gibson, AR?
- About 4,167 people live in Gibson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gibson?
- Nearby places include Sherwood (3 mi), Jacksonville (6 mi), McAlmont (7.1 mi), North Little Rock (8.1 mi), Cammack Village (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023