Sheridan, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72150
Grant County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,006
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,818
- Median income Near-median income area
- $188,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sheridan pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72150 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72150 (Sheridan, AR) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.6 in 2023 to 222.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72150 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sheridan, Grant County, Arkansas, home to 12,006 residents across 759.9 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72150 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,818 (30% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,877. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $188,600 (29% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $793.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Grant County, so 72150 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 72150
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sheridan, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72150.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 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 72150, Sheridan, 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
12,006
Population
759.9
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72150?
39.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.9%
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?
$73,818
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$37,877
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72150 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Sheridan, 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)
$73,818 Top 16% higher than 84% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,281housing units
5,281
Total Housing Units
4,677
Occupied Units
604
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,600
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$793
Median Rent
1989
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72150 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 148 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 165 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 197 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 207 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 222 |
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 250 business establishments in ZIP 72150, employing approximately 2,895 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,393,000.
250
Businesses
2,895
Employees
$149.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 43 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 30 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.2% |
| Utilities | 6 | 2.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
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 72150 vs 72129 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72129 | Prattsville, AR | 1,409 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72150, 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 (12,006 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 72150 in?
ZIP code 72150 (Sheridan) is located in Grant County, Arkansas. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72150?
ZIP code 72150 in Sheridan, AR has a population of 12,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72150?
The median household income in ZIP 72150 is $73,818, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72150?
The median home value in ZIP 72150 is $188,600, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72150?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72150 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72150?
ZIP code 72150 has 250 business establishments employing approximately 2,895 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72150?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72150 are: Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (31), Construction (30). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72150?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72150 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 72150?
In ZIP code 72150, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 72150?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72150 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 72150?
In ZIP code 72150, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72150?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72150 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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