PlainZIP

Black Rock, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72415

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

1,346
14/sq mi
$53,750
Median income
$93,300
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Black Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72415 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72415 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Black Rock, Lawrence County, Arkansas, home to just 1,346 residents across 99.0 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72415 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (5% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,910. Local economic indicators show a 20.6% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $93,300 for a typical home value (36% below the state average), with rent averaging $627 a month; 70.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. To put 72415 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lawrence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72415

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Black Rock, AR

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,346

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 72415 ranks nationally

Black Rock, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,750 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 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 72415 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 72415 ranks #3 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 72415 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 72415 ranks #3 of 5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

72476 standard
Walnut Ridge, AR
Pop: 7,155
72433 standard
Hoxie, AR
Pop: 3,067
72434 standard
Imboden, AR
Pop: 2,108
72466 standard
Smithville, AR
Pop: 1,481
72459 standard
Ravenden, AR
Pop: 1,329
72469 standard
Strawberry, AR
Pop: 1,124

Related Areas

Lawrence County Black Rock, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.