Paron, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72122
Saline County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 927
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paron has 927 residents, placing it in the 29th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 3 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 72122 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 72122 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paron, Saline County, Arkansas, home to just 927 residents across 272.6 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 72122, but per-capita income is $43,739. The poverty rate is 29.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 72122 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 →
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 72122, Paron, 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
927
Population
272.6
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72122?
46.9
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$43,739
Per Capita Income
29.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
664housing units
664
Total Housing Units
600
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$487
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 72122, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,073,000.
21
Businesses
64
Employees
$3.1M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 42.9% |
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 72122 vs 72019 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72019 | Benton, AR | 23,346 | 11.3 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72122 in?
ZIP code 72122 (Paron) is located in Saline County, Arkansas. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72122?
ZIP code 72122 in Paron, AR has a population of 927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72122?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72122 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72122?
ZIP code 72122 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72122?
In ZIP code 72122, 77.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 72122?
In ZIP code 72122, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72122?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72122 is 29.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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