Imboden, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72434
Lawrence County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,108
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $77,734
- Median income Near-median income area
- $109,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Imboden pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72434 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72434 covers 221.9 square miles in Imboden, Lawrence County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,108 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72434 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,734 (37% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,661. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,300 (25% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $538; owner occupancy is 80.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 72434 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 72434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Imboden, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72434.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 72434, Imboden, 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
2,108
Population
221.9
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72434?
47.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
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?
$77,734
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$29,661
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72434 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Imboden, 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)
$77,734 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
839housing units
839
Total Housing Units
745
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$538
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 72434, employing approximately 277 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,686,000.
37
Businesses
277
Employees
$16.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 13.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 10.8% |
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 72434 vs 72415 →
ZIP 72434 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72455
Pocahontas (72455)
12,518 residents
- 72434 2,108
Imboden (72434)
2,108 residents
- 72415 1,346
Black Rock (72415)
1,346 residents
- 72459 1,329
Ravenden (72459)
1,329 residents
- 72460 832
Ravenden Springs (72460)
832 residents
- 72458 755
Powhatan (72458)
755 residents
- 72457 132
Portia (72457)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72434 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72434 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
- 72455
Pocahontas (72455)
$49,764 median income
- 72460
Ravenden Springs (72460)
$45,673 median income
- 72459
Ravenden (72459)
$39,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72434 ranks the highest of 6 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 72434, 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 (2,108 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 72434 in?
ZIP code 72434 (Imboden) 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 72434?
ZIP code 72434 in Imboden, AR has a population of 2,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72434?
The median household income in ZIP 72434 is $77,734, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72434?
The median home value in ZIP 72434 is $109,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72434 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72434?
ZIP code 72434 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72434 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72434?
In ZIP code 72434, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 72434?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72434 is 30.1 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 72434?
In ZIP code 72434, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72434 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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