Leola, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72084
Grant County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,229
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $85,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leola pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 6th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72084 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72084 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leola, Grant County, Arkansas, home to just 1,229 residents across 512.1 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72084 reports a modest median household income of $60,938 (8% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,763. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $85,500 (41% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $775; owner occupancy is 78.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Grant County, so 72084 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 72084
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leola, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72084.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 72084, Leola, 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
1,229
Population
512.1
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72084?
41.8
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
1.5%
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?
$60,938
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$22,763
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72084 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Leola, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,938 Top 34% higher than 66% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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
460housing units
460
Total Housing Units
337
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$85,500
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$775
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 72084, employing approximately 262 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,873,000.
17
Businesses
262
Employees
$14.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 23.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 17.6% |
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 72084 vs 71725 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71725 | Carthage, AR | 555 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72084, 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 (1,229 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 72084 in?
ZIP code 72084 (Leola) is located in Grant County, Arkansas. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72084?
ZIP code 72084 in Leola, AR has a population of 1,229 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72084?
The median household income in ZIP 72084 is $60,938, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72084?
The median home value in ZIP 72084 is $85,500, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72084?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72084 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72084?
ZIP code 72084 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72084?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72084 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72084?
In ZIP code 72084, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72084?
In ZIP code 72084, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72084?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72084 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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