Clarendon, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72029
Monroe County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,912
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $35,515
- Median income Below-median income area
- $66,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarendon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72029 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72029 covers 131.0 square miles in Clarendon, Monroe County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,912 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72029 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,515 (37% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,436. The poverty rate is 22.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $66,800 (54% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $611; owner occupancy is 64.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Monroe County, so 72029 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 72029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarendon, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72029.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 72029, Clarendon, 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
1,912
Population
131.0
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72029?
34.5
Median Age
38.8%
Male
61.2%
Female
2.1%
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?
$35,515
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$21,436
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72029 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Clarendon, 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)
$35,515 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
912housing units
912
Total Housing Units
719
Occupied Units
193
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$66,800
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$611
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 72029, employing approximately 252 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,804,000.
37
Businesses
252
Employees
$11.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 16.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 16.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.1% |
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 72029 vs 72108 →
ZIP 72029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72021
Brinkley (72021)
4,348 residents
- 72029
Clarendon (72029)
1,912 residents
- 72134 315
Roe (72134)
315 residents
- 72108 73
Monroe (72108)
73 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72029 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72134
Roe (72134)
$108,177 median income
- 72021 $41,310
Brinkley (72021)
$41,310 median income
- 72029 $35,515
Clarendon (72029)
$35,515 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72029 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72029, 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 (1,912 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 72029 in?
ZIP code 72029 (Clarendon) is located in Monroe County, Arkansas. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72029?
ZIP code 72029 in Clarendon, AR has a population of 1,912 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72029?
The median household income in ZIP 72029 is $35,515, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72029?
The median home value in ZIP 72029 is $66,800, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72029 is White at 64.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72029?
ZIP code 72029 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72029 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72029?
In ZIP code 72029, 45.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 72029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72029 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72029?
In ZIP code 72029, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72029 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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