ZIP Code 72122
standardSource:
Paron · Saline County · Arkansas
- Population
- 927
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.3%
- Land area
- 272.6 sq mi
3/sq mi
Median age 46.9
Chicago
ZIP code 72122 in Paron, Arkansas has a population of 927. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72122 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 272.6 square miles in Paron, Saline County, Arkansas. The area is home to 927 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72122 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72122 sits at —, while per-capita income is $43,739. The poverty rate stands at 29.9% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 72122 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saline County, so you can benchmark 72122 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 →
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 72122, Paron, 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
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?
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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Official Data Resources for Paron, AR
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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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