PlainZIP

Lynn, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72440

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

255
17/sq mi
$48,056
Median income
$95,000
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72440 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72440 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lynn, Lawrence County, Arkansas, home to just 255 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72440 reports a modest median household income of $48,056 (15% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,600. Local economic indicators show a 4.8% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $95,000 (35% below the state average); renters pay a median of $691 monthly, and 78.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 72440 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 72440, Lynn, 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

255

Population

15.4

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72440?

48.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$48,056

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,600

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72440 ranks nationally

Lynn, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,056 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

157

Total Housing Units

136

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$691

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 72440, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,855,000.

6

Businesses

44

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72440 vs 72469 →

ZIP 72440 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 72440 ranks #5 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 72440 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 72440 ranks #5 of 6 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
72469 Strawberry, AR 1,124 3.6 mi
72572 Saffell, AR 228 7.0 mi
72466 Smithville, AR 1,481 6.0 mi
72458 Powhatan, AR 755 7.5 mi
72415 Black Rock, AR 1,346 10.2 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
72415 standard
Black Rock, AR
Pop: 1,346
72459 standard
Ravenden, AR
Pop: 1,329

Related Areas

Lawrence County Lynn, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72440 in? ▼
ZIP code 72440 (Lynn) 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 72440? ▼
ZIP code 72440 in Lynn, AR has a population of 255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72440? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72440 is $48,056, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72440? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72440 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72440? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72440 is White at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72440? ▼
ZIP code 72440 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72440? ▼
In ZIP code 72440, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 72440? ▼
In ZIP code 72440, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72440? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72440 is 4.8% 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.