Ward, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72176
Lonoke County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,141
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,840
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ward pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72176 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 72176 (Ward, AR) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.4 in 2023 to 194.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72176 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ward, Lonoke County, Arkansas, home to 8,141 residents across 205.6 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72176 reports a modest median household income of $68,840 (22% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,384. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $176,000 (21% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 71.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $982.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lonoke County, so 72176 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 72176
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ward, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72176.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 72176, Ward, 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
8,141
Population
205.6
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72176?
34.0
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
3.3%
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?
$68,840
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$32,384
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
32.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72176 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Ward, 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)
$68,840 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
3,556housing units
3,556
Total Housing Units
3,180
Occupied Units
376
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,000
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$982
Median Rent
2001
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
194
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+94%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72176 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +94% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 136 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 146 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 173 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 181 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 194 |
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 60 business establishments in ZIP 72176, employing approximately 354 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,099,000.
60
Businesses
354
Employees
$13.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 18.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.7% |
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 72176 vs 72102 →
ZIP 72176 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72012
Beebe (72012)
11,986 residents
- 72176
Ward (72176)
8,141 residents
- 72007
Austin (72007)
6,708 residents
- 72102 2,873
Mc Rae (72102)
2,873 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72176 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72176 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72007
Austin (72007)
$86,302 median income
- 72176
Ward (72176)
$68,840 median income
- 72012
Beebe (72012)
$61,277 median income
- 72102
Mc Rae (72102)
$59,120 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72176 ranks #2 of 4 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 72176, 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 (8,141 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 72176 in?
ZIP code 72176 (Ward) is located in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Lonoke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lonoke-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72176?
ZIP code 72176 in Ward, AR has a population of 8,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72176?
The median household income in ZIP 72176 is $68,840, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72176?
The median home value in ZIP 72176 is $176,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72176?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72176 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72176?
ZIP code 72176 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72176?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72176 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72176?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72176 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 94%. 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 72176?
In ZIP code 72176, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 72176?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72176 is 32.1 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 72176?
In ZIP code 72176, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72176?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72176 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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