PlainZIP

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
$35,515
Median income
$66,800
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th 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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $21,436. Poverty here runs at 22.6%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $66,800 (54% below the state average); renters pay a median of $611 monthly, and 64.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 72029 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Monroe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72029?

34.5

Median Age

38.8%

Male

61.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.6%
African American 28.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

$21,436

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72029 ranks nationally

Clarendon, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,515 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

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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 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

912

Total Housing Units

719

Occupied Units

193

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.4%
Renter 35.6%

$66,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72029 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 72029 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 72029 ranks #3 of 3 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
72108 Monroe, AR 73 7.4 mi
72021 Brinkley, AR 4,348 9.7 mi
72134 Roe, AR 315 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

72021 standard
Brinkley, AR
Pop: 4,348
72069 standard
Holly Grove, AR
Pop: 1,369
72134 standard
Roe, AR
Pop: 315
72108 standard
Monroe, AR
Pop: 73

Related Areas

Monroe County Clarendon, AR Arkansas

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.

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