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ZIP Code 72122

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

927
3/sq mi
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

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. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at $487 per month, and 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Saline County, letting you compare 72122 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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

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Who lives in ZIP 72122?

46.9

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

664

Total Housing Units

600

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$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.