Augusta, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72006
Woodruff County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,603
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,775
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Augusta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72006 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72006 covers 500.6 square miles in Augusta, Woodruff County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,603 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72006 reports a modest median household income of $51,775 (8% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,730. The poverty rate is 27.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $126,800 (13% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $650; 66.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Woodruff County, so 72006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Augusta, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72006.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72006, Augusta, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,603
Population
500.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72006?
48.4
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,775
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$26,730
Per Capita Income
27.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72006 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Augusta, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,775 44th percentile higher than 44% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,208housing units
1,208
Total Housing Units
951
Occupied Units
257
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,800
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$650
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 72006, employing approximately 1,509 people with a combined annual payroll of $122,805,000.
42
Businesses
1,509
Employees
$122.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 26.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 16.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72006 vs 72123 →
ZIP 72006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72006
Augusta (72006)
2,603 residents
- 72123 450
Patterson (72123)
450 residents
- 72059 37
Gregory (72059)
37 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72006, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,603 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72006 in?
ZIP code 72006 (Augusta) is located in Woodruff County, Arkansas. Woodruff County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodruff-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72006?
ZIP code 72006 in Augusta, AR has a population of 2,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72006?
The median household income in ZIP 72006 is $51,775, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72006?
The median home value in ZIP 72006 is $126,800, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72006 is White at 55.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72006?
ZIP code 72006 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 1,509 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72006 are: Retail trade (11), Health care and social assistance (7), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72006?
In ZIP code 72006, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72006?
In ZIP code 72006, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72006 is 27.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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