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Woodson, AR
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72180.
Population
619
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
142
ZIP codes
1
Woodson and its ZIP codes
Woodson at a glance
- Woodson is about 2.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $25,598, 58% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,500 (33% below Arkansas).
Local data for Woodson, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodson, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,598
Poverty rate
46.0%
Median home value
$125,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
25.9
Average commute
29.4 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Woodson.
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
$4.29B
FY 2026, $10,746 per person
PPP loans
$91.66K
7 loans, 7 jobs reported
How people get to work
Woodson, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home24.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodson, 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
92° / 31°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Woodson
1 in or overlapping Woodson. Population shown
Cities near Woodson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HensleyCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| WrightsvilleCity | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| East EndCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 20.1 |
| RedfieldCity | 6.8 mi | 3.1 |
| LandmarkCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Sweet HomeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.9 |
| SardisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| College StationCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| BauxiteTown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| KeoTown | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Shannon HillsCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Little RockCity | 14 mi | 121.2 |
| AlexanderCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| EnglandCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| BryantCity | 16 mi | 20.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodson, AR in?
- Woodson is in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Woodson, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Woodson include 72180.
- What is the population of Woodson, AR?
- About 619 people live in Woodson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodson?
- Nearby places include Hensley (2.5 mi), Wrightsville (5.3 mi), East End (6.7 mi), Redfield (6.8 mi), Landmark (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023