PlainZIP

Center Ridge, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72027

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

1,417
8/sq mi
$61,450
Median income
$84,000
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Center Ridge pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72027 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Center Ridge, Conway County, Arkansas, home to just 1,417 residents across 177.1 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72027 reports a modest median household income of $61,450 (9% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $32,103. Poverty here runs at 11.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $84,000 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,313 monthly, and 82.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Conway County, letting you compare 72027 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 72027, Center Ridge, 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

1,417

Population

177.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72027?

43.4

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$61,450

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$32,103

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72027 ranks nationally

Center Ridge, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,450 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

738

Total Housing Units

597

Occupied Units

141

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$84,000

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,313

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 72027, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,008,000.

12

Businesses

34

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 25.0%

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 72027 vs 72157 →

ZIP 72027 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 72027 ranks #2 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 72027 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 72027 ranks #3 of 4 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
72157 Springfield, AR 1,607 6.8 mi
72030 Cleveland, AR 705 7.4 mi
72156 Solgohachia, AR 639 8.8 mi
72141 Scotland, AR 625 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Conway County

72110 standard
Morrilton, AR
Pop: 11,498
72127 standard
Plumerville, AR
Pop: 2,149
72063 standard
Hattieville, AR
Pop: 1,683
72157 standard
Springfield, AR
Pop: 1,607
72030 standard
Cleveland, AR
Pop: 705
72080 standard
Jerusalem, AR
Pop: 662

Related Areas

Conway County Center Ridge, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72027 in? ▼
ZIP code 72027 (Center Ridge) is located in Conway County, Arkansas. Conway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/conway-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72027? ▼
ZIP code 72027 in Center Ridge, AR has a population of 1,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72027 is $61,450, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72027 is $84,000, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72027 is White at 88.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72027? ▼
ZIP code 72027 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72027? ▼
In ZIP code 72027, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 72027? ▼
In ZIP code 72027, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72027 is 11.8% 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.