ZIP Code 72415

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Black Rock · Lawrence County · Arkansas

Population
1,346

14/sq mi

Median income
$53,750

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$93,300

▼ 66% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.6%

Median age 43.7

Land area
99.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 72415 in Black Rock, Arkansas has a population of 1,346. The median household income is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $93,300, 66% below the US average. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72415 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 99.0 square miles in Black Rock, Lawrence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,346 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 72415 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72415 sits at $53,750 (5% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,910. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $93,300 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $627 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72415 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 72415 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 72415

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72415.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72415, Black Rock, 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

1,346

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72415?

43.7

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$53,750

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$25,910

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

571

Total Housing Units

505

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$93,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$627

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 72415, employing approximately 144 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,053,000.

22

Businesses

144

Employees

$8.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 27.3%
Retail trade 5 22.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 13.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.6%

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 72415 vs 72458 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72458 Powhatan, AR 755 3.9 mi
72434 Imboden, AR 2,108 6.2 mi
72457 Portia, AR 132 6.5 mi
72440 Lynn, AR 255 10.2 mi
72433 Hoxie, AR 3,067 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72415 in?
ZIP code 72415 (Black Rock) is located in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72415?
ZIP code 72415 in Black Rock, AR has a population of 1,346 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72415?
The median household income in ZIP 72415 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72415?
The median home value in ZIP 72415 is $93,300, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72415?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72415 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72415?
ZIP code 72415 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72415?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72415 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72415?
In ZIP code 72415, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 72415?
In ZIP code 72415, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72415?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72415 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Black Rock, AR

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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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