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ZIP Code 72007

Lonoke County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,708
59/sq mi
$86,302
Median income
$234,100
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Austin pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72007 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72007 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Austin, Lonoke County, Arkansas, home to 6,708 residents across 113.5 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72007 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,302 (53% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $36,393. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $234,100 (60% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,299 monthly, and 83.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lonoke County, so you can benchmark 72007 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 72007

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Austin, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72007.

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 72007, Austin, 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

6,708

Population

113.5

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72007?

34.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$86,302

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$36,393

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72007 ranks nationally

Austin, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,302 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,929

Total Housing Units

3,656

Occupied Units

273

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$234,100

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,299

Median Rent

2006

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72007 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 141
2021 +8.6% 154
2022 +20.6% 185
2023 +7.2% 199
2024 +4.8% 208

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 69 business establishments in ZIP 72007, employing approximately 539 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,485,000.

69

Businesses

539

Employees

$11.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 23.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 13.0%
Retail trade 8 11.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 6 8.7%
Finance and insurance 5 7.3%
Wholesale trade 4 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 5.8%
Other services (except public administration) 4 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72007 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 72007 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72007 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72007 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72023 Cabot, AR 35,026 5.2 mi
72176 Ward, AR 8,141 8.5 mi
72012 Beebe, AR 11,986 7.6 mi
72045 El Paso, AR 1,151 9.5 mi
72102 Mc Rae, AR 2,873 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lonoke County

72086 standard
Lonoke, AR
Pop: 10,727
72176 standard
Ward, AR
Pop: 8,141
72046 standard
England, AR
Pop: 4,470
72024 standard
Carlisle, AR
Pop: 3,777
72142 standard
Scott, AR
Pop: 2,499
72072 standard
Humnoke, AR
Pop: 544

Related Areas

Lonoke County Austin, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72007 in? ▼
ZIP code 72007 (Austin) is located in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Lonoke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lonoke-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72007? ▼
ZIP code 72007 in Austin, AR has a population of 6,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72007? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72007 is $86,302, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72007? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72007 is $234,100, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72007? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72007 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72007? ▼
ZIP code 72007 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72007? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72007 are: Construction (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72007? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72007 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72007? ▼
In ZIP code 72007, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72007? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72007 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72007? ▼
In ZIP code 72007, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72007? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72007 is 6.6% 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.