PlainZIP

Plumerville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72127

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

2,149
16/sq mi
$52,250
Median income
$146,100
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Plumerville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72127 covers 137.8 square miles in Plumerville, Conway County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,149 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72127 reports a modest median household income of $52,250 (8% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,983. Local economic indicators show a 15.4% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $146,100 (0% above the state average) with median rent at $763 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.2, and the average commute is -. To put 72127 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Conway County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Plumerville, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72127.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72127, Plumerville, 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

2,149

Population

137.8

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72127?

48.2

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 62.2%
African American 24.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$52,250

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$27,983

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72127 ranks nationally

Plumerville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,250 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,253

Total Housing Units

1,081

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$146,100

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$763

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 72127, employing approximately 517 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,815,000.

34

Businesses

517

Employees

$24.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 26.5%
Manufacturing 6 17.6%
Retail trade 4 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.8%

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 72127 vs 72107 →

ZIP 72127 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72127 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72127 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72127 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72107 Menifee, AR 339 3.8 mi
72157 Springfield, AR 1,607 7.8 mi
72156 Solgohachia, AR 639 9.1 mi
72034 Conway, AR 44,723 10.4 mi
72035 Conway, AR 1,083 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Conway County

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Morrilton, AR
Pop: 11,498
72063 standard
Hattieville, AR
Pop: 1,683
72157 standard
Springfield, AR
Pop: 1,607
72027 standard
Center Ridge, AR
Pop: 1,417
72030 standard
Cleveland, AR
Pop: 705
72080 standard
Jerusalem, AR
Pop: 662

Related Areas

Conway County Plumerville, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72127 in? ▼
ZIP code 72127 (Plumerville) is located in Conway County, Arkansas. Conway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/conway-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72127? ▼
ZIP code 72127 in Plumerville, AR has a population of 2,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72127 is $52,250, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72127 is $146,100, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72127 is White at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72127? ▼
ZIP code 72127 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72127 are: Construction (9), Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72127? ▼
In ZIP code 72127, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 72127? ▼
In ZIP code 72127, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72127 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.