ZIP Code 72032
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Conway · Faulkner County · Arkansas
- Population
- 31,436
- Median income
- $64,695
- Median home value
- $209,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.2%
- Land area
- 295.5 sq mi
106/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.8
Chicago
ZIP code 72032 in Conway, Arkansas has a population of 31,436. The median household income is $64,695, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $209,800, 25% below the US average. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.5 square miles in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. The area is home to 31,436 residents, producing a population density of 106 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72032 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72032 sits at $64,695 (14% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,831. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $209,800 (44% above the state average) with median rent at $992 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Faulkner County, so you can benchmark 72032 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72032.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
261 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
146 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
135 establishments
- Construction
Construction
134 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
127 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72032, Conway, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,436
Population
295.5
Area (sq mi)
106
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72032?
33.8
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.6%
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?
$64,695
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$30,831
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
14,509
Total Housing Units
13,401
Occupied Units
1,108
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,800
Median Home Value
+44% vs state
$992
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72032 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 162 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 174 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 200 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 217 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 234 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,317 business establishments in ZIP 72032, employing approximately 23,666 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,122,117,000.
1,317
Businesses
23,666
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 261 | 19.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 146 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 135 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 134 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 127 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 104 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 57 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 50 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 49 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.3% |
| Information | 15 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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