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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.4 square miles in Lynn, Lawrence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 255 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 72440 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72440 sits at $48,056 (15% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,600. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $95,000 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $691 per month, and 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72440 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, 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 72440 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 →

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 72440, Lynn, 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

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

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

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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

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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.

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