ZIP Code 72106
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Mayflower · Faulkner County · Arkansas
- Population
- 5,376
- Median income
- $65,800
- Median home value
- $205,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.1%
- Land area
- 118.9 sq mi
45/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.9
Chicago
ZIP code 72106 in Mayflower, Arkansas has a population of 5,376. The median household income is $65,800, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $205,100, 26% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.9 square miles in Mayflower, Faulkner County, Arkansas. The area is home to 5,376 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 72106 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72106 sits at $65,800 (16% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $32,264. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $205,100 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $877 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Faulkner County, so you can benchmark 72106 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 72106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72106.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 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 72106, Mayflower, 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
5,376
Population
118.9
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72106?
43.9
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
5.0%
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?
$65,800
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$32,264
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 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?
2,631
Total Housing Units
2,292
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,100
Median Home Value
+41% vs state
$877
Median Rent
1997
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
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72106 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.3% | 155 |
| 2021 | +6.2% | 164 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 183 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 196 |
| 2024 | +15.8% | 227 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 72106, employing approximately 678 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,710,000.
85
Businesses
678
Employees
$28.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 27.1% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.5% |
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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