ZIP Code 72122

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Paron · Saline County · Arkansas

Population
927

3/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
31.3%

Median age 46.9

Land area
272.6 sq mi

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

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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

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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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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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