Conway, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72034

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

44,723
308/sq mi
$65,635
Median income
$274,200
Median home value
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Conway pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
308
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72034 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 145.4 square miles in Conway, Faulkner County, Arkansas. The area is home to 44,723 residents, producing a population density of 308 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 72034 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72034 sits at $65,635 (16% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $39,079. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $274,200 (88% above the state average) with median rent at $1,011 per month, and 47.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72034 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Faulkner County, so you can benchmark 72034 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 72034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72034.

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 72034, 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

44,723

Population

145.4

Area (sq mi)

308

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72034?

32.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 72.2%
African American 16.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$65,635

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$39,079

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72034 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,635 39th percentile higher than 39% 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

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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 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%

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

What does housing look like?

22,823

Total Housing Units

21,075

Occupied Units

1,748

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.6%
Renter 52.4%

$274,200

Median Home Value

+88% vs state

$1,011

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72034 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 157
2021 +9.4% 172
2022 +15.7% 199
2023 +6.9% 213
2024 +4.8% 223

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 920 business establishments in ZIP 72034, employing approximately 9,405 people with a combined annual payroll of $417,206,000.

920

Businesses

9,405

Employees

$417.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 212 23.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 131 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 96 10.4%
Construction 82 8.9%
Finance and insurance 78 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 69 7.5%
Retail trade 65 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 4.7%
Wholesale trade 21 2.3%
Manufacturing 19 2.1%
Information 15 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.4%
Educational services 9 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%

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 72034 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 72034 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72034 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 72034 ranks #2 of 5 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 2.6 mi
72106 Mayflower, AR 5,376 5.8 mi
72107 Menifee, AR 339 7.1 mi
72032 Conway, AR 31,436 7.3 mi
72181 Wooster, AR 62 8.1 mi
72016 Bigelow, AR 3,268 9.9 mi
72127 Plumerville, AR 2,149 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72034 in?
ZIP code 72034 (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 72034?
ZIP code 72034 in Conway, AR has a population of 44,723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72034?
The median household income in ZIP 72034 is $65,635, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72034?
The median home value in ZIP 72034 is $274,200, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72034 is White at 72.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72034?
ZIP code 72034 has 920 business establishments employing approximately 9,405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72034 are: Health care and social assistance (212), Professional, scientific, and technical services (131), Other services (except public administration) (96). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72034?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72034 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 72034?
In ZIP code 72034, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 72034?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72034 is 23.6 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 72034?
In ZIP code 72034, approximately 47.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72034 is 16.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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