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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
$54,428
Median income
$127,700
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,938. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $127,700 for a typical home value (12% below the state average), with rent averaging $725 a month; 73.5% of 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. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Van Buren County, so you can benchmark 72031 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72031.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72031?

45.8

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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

$26,938

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72031 ranks nationally

Clinton, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,428 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,763

Total Housing Units

2,918

Occupied Units

845

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.5%
Renter 26.5%

$127,700

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$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

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Related Areas

Van Buren County Clinton, AR Arkansas

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.

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