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Roland, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72135

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

2,623
14/sq mi
$102,500
Median income
$319,200
Median home value
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Roland pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72135 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72135 covers 183.4 square miles in Roland, Pulaski County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,623 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72135 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pulaski County, letting you compare 72135 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 72135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roland, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72135.

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 72135, Roland, 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

2,623

Population

183.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72135?

49.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

How ZIP 72135 ranks nationally

Roland, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,500 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.0%

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

Owner 95.6%
Renter 4.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72135 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 72135 ranks #6 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 72135 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 72135 ranks #2 of 6 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
72223 Little Rock, AR 19,890 6.5 mi
72106 Mayflower, AR 5,376 7.5 mi
72016 Bigelow, AR 3,268 7.9 mi
72212 Little Rock, AR 12,705 10.0 mi
72211 Little Rock, AR 21,288 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

72076 standard
Jacksonville, AR
Pop: 37,979
72023 standard
Cabot, AR
Pop: 35,026
72204 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 32,505
72209 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 32,376
72120 standard
Sherwood, AR
Pop: 31,610
72206 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 25,624

Related Areas

Pulaski County Roland, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72135 in? ▼
ZIP code 72135 (Roland) is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72135? ▼
ZIP code 72135 in Roland, AR has a population of 2,623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72135 is $102,500, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72135 is $319,200, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72135 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72135? ▼
ZIP code 72135 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 321 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72135 are: Construction (18), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72135? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72135 decreased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72135? ▼
In ZIP code 72135, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72135 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72135? ▼
In ZIP code 72135, approximately 95.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72135 is 2.6% 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.