Redfield, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72132
Jefferson County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,242
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,071
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Redfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72132 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72132 covers 157.4 square miles in Redfield, Jefferson County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,242 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72132 reports a modest median household income of $56,071 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,119. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,500 (19% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $903; owner occupancy is 79.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 72132 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72132
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redfield, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72132.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72132, Redfield, 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
3,242
Population
157.4
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72132?
33.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
2.9%
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?
$56,071
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$25,119
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72132 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Redfield, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,071 Top 44% higher than 56% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,432housing units
1,432
Total Housing Units
1,352
Occupied Units
80
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$903
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 72132, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,841,000.
39
Businesses
263
Employees
$18.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 20.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 17.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 7.7% |
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 72132 vs 72079 →
ZIP 72132 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72065
Hensley (72065)
5,207 residents
- 72132
Redfield (72132)
3,242 residents
- 72079 786
Jefferson (72079)
786 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72132 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72132 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72065
Hensley (72065)
$75,857 median income
- 72079
Jefferson (72079)
$69,479 median income
- 72132
Redfield (72132)
$56,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72132 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72132, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,242 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72132 in?
ZIP code 72132 (Redfield) is located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72132?
ZIP code 72132 in Redfield, AR has a population of 3,242 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72132?
The median household income in ZIP 72132 is $56,071, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72132?
The median home value in ZIP 72132 is $118,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72132?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72132 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72132?
ZIP code 72132 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72132?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72132 are: Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72132?
In ZIP code 72132, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 72132?
In ZIP code 72132, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72132?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72132 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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