ZIP Code 72135
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Roland · Pulaski County · Arkansas
- Population
- 2,623
- Median income
- $102,500
- Median home value
- $319,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.0%
- Land area
- 183.4 sq mi
14/sq mi
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.7
Chicago
ZIP code 72135 in Roland, Arkansas has a population of 2,623. The median household income is $102,500, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $319,200, 15% above the US average. 47.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72135 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 183.4 square miles in Roland, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The area is home to 2,623 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 72135 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72135 sits at $102,500 (81% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $86,948. The poverty rate stands at 2.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $319,200 (119% above the state average) with median rent at $1,671 per month, and 95.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72135 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 72135 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72135
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72135.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72135, Roland, 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
2,623
Population
183.4
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72135?
49.7
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
4.9%
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?
$102,500
Median Household Income
+81% vs state
$86,948
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,465
Total Housing Units
1,346
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$319,200
Median Home Value
+119% vs state
$1,671
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
205
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+105%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72135 have decreased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 157 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 202 |
| 2023 | +4.6% | 211 |
| 2024 | -2.8% | 205 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 72135, employing approximately 321 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,331,000.
64
Businesses
321
Employees
$17.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 28.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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