PlainZIP

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
$51,775
Median income
$126,800
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,730. 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.5%. The typical home here is valued at $126,800 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $650 monthly, and 66.7% of units 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 -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Woodruff County, so you can benchmark 72006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 72006?

48.4

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 55.6%
African American 37.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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

$26,730

Per Capita Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72006 ranks nationally

Augusta, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,775 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,208

Total Housing Units

951

Occupied Units

257

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$126,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72123 Patterson, AR 450 6.6 mi
72059 Gregory, AR 37 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Woodruff County

72101 standard
Mc Crory, AR
Pop: 3,378
72036 standard
Cotton Plant, AR
Pop: 817
72123 standard
Patterson, AR
Pop: 450
72074 standard
Hunter, AR
Pop: 167
72059 standard
Gregory, AR
Pop: 37

Related Areas

Woodruff County Augusta, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.