ZIP Code 72007
standardSource:
Austin · Lonoke County · Arkansas
- Population
- 6,708
- Median income
- $86,302
- Median home value
- $234,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.3%
- Land area
- 113.5 sq mi
59/sq mi
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.6
Chicago
ZIP code 72007 in Austin, Arkansas has a population of 6,708. The median household income is $86,302, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $234,100, 16% below the US average. 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72007 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.5 square miles in Austin, Lonoke County, Arkansas. The area is home to 6,708 residents, producing a population density of 59 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72007 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72007 sits at $86,302 (53% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $36,393. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $234,100 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,299 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72007 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72007
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72007.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 72007?
34.6
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.3%
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?
$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
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?
3,929
Total Housing Units
3,656
Occupied Units
273
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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