Clinton, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72031
Van Buren County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,683
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,428
- Median income Below-median income area
- $127,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clinton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72031 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72031 (Clinton, AR) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72031 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas, home to 7,683 residents across 768.3 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72031 reports a modest median household income of $54,428 (4% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,938. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $127,700 (12% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $725; 73.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Van Buren County, so 72031 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 72031
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72031.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
20 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 72031, Clinton, 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
7,683
Population
768.3
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72031?
45.8
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
2.6%
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?
$54,428
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$26,938
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
32.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72031 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Clinton, 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)
$54,428 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
3,763housing units
3,763
Total Housing Units
2,918
Occupied Units
845
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$127,700
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$725
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 185 business establishments in ZIP 72031, employing approximately 1,999 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,399,000.
185
Businesses
1,999
Employees
$74.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 13.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 11 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.8% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.6% |
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 72031 vs 72629 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72629 | Dennard, AR | 629 | 8.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72031, 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 (7,683 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 72031 in?
ZIP code 72031 (Clinton) is located in Van Buren County, Arkansas. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72031?
ZIP code 72031 in Clinton, AR has a population of 7,683 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72031?
The median household income in ZIP 72031 is $54,428, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72031?
The median home value in ZIP 72031 is $127,700, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72031?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72031 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72031?
ZIP code 72031 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 1,999 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72031?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72031 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (25), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72031?
In ZIP code 72031, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 72031?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72031 is 32.0 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 72031?
In ZIP code 72031, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72031?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72031 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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