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 Moderate-density area
- $64,695
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72032 (Conway, AR) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.4 in 2023 to 234.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72032 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas, with 31,436 residents across 295.5 square miles, a density of 106 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72032 reports a modest median household income of $64,695 (14% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,831. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $209,800 (44% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 63.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $992.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Faulkner County, so 72032 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 72032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Conway, AR
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,831
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72032 ranks nationally
Conway, AR 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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,509housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72032 vs 72035 →
ZIP 72032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72034
Conway (72034)
44,723 residents
- 72032
Conway (72032)
31,436 residents
- 72106 5,376
Mayflower (72106)
5,376 residents
- 72035 1,083
Conway (72035)
1,083 residents
- 72181 62
Wooster (72181)
62 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72032 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72106
Mayflower (72106)
$65,800 median income
- 72034
Conway (72034)
$65,635 median income
- 72032
Conway (72032)
$64,695 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72032, 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 (31,436 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 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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