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 Moderate-density area
- $53,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,910. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,300 (36% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $627; owner occupancy is 70.5%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 72415 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 72415
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Black Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72415.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72415?
43.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$53,750
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$25,910
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72415 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Black Rock, 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)
$53,750 49th percentile higher than 49% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
571housing units
571
Total Housing Units
505
Occupied Units
66
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,300
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72433
Hoxie (72433)
3,067 residents
- 72434
Imboden (72434)
2,108 residents
- 72415
Black Rock (72415)
1,346 residents
- 72458 755
Powhatan (72458)
755 residents
- 72440 255
Lynn (72440)
255 residents
- 72457 132
Portia (72457)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72415 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72415 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72434
Imboden (72434)
$77,734 median income
- 72458
Powhatan (72458)
$63,636 median income
- 72415
Black Rock (72415)
$53,750 median income
- 72440
Lynn (72440)
$48,056 median income
- 72433
Hoxie (72433)
$36,473 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72415, 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 (1,346 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 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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