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Conway, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72032

Faulkner County, Arkansas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,436
106/sq mi
$64,695
Median income
$209,800
Median home value
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Conway pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
106
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72032 against every reporting US ZIP.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72032?

33.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 14.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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

How ZIP 72032 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,695 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

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

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72032 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 72032 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 72032 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 72032 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
72035 Conway, AR 1,083 5.4 mi
72034 Conway, AR 44,723 7.3 mi
72181 Wooster, AR 62 7.8 mi
72106 Mayflower, AR 5,376 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Faulkner County

72034 standard
Conway, AR
Pop: 44,723
72058 standard
Greenbrier, AR
Pop: 15,911
72173 standard
Vilonia, AR
Pop: 9,078
72106 standard
Mayflower, AR
Pop: 5,376
72039 standard
Damascus, AR
Pop: 2,131
72111 standard
Mount Vernon, AR
Pop: 1,362

Related Areas

Faulkner County Conway, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72032 in? ▼
ZIP code 72032 (Conway) is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas. Faulkner County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/faulkner-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72032? ▼
ZIP code 72032 in Conway, AR has a population of 31,436 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72032 is $64,695, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72032 is $209,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72032 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72032? ▼
ZIP code 72032 has 1,317 business establishments employing approximately 23,666 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72032 are: Retail trade (261), Accommodation and food services (146), Health care and social assistance (135). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72032 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72032? ▼
In ZIP code 72032, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% 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 72032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72032 is 23.8 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 72032? ▼
In ZIP code 72032, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72032 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Conway, AR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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