ZIP Code 72449

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O Kean · Randolph County · Arkansas

Population
213

29/sq mi

Median home value
$73,000

▼ 74% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.6%

Median age 41.3

Land area
7.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72449 in O Kean, Arkansas has a population of 213. Median home value is $73,000, 74% below the US average. 7.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72449 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.4 square miles in O Kean, Randolph County, Arkansas. The area is home to 213 residents, producing a population density of 29 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 72449 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72449 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,148. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $73,000 (50% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72449 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 72449 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 72449, O Kean, 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

213

Population

7.4

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72449?

41.3

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
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 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$27,148

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

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

What does housing look like?

97

Total Housing Units

74

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$73,000

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

1974

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72449 vs 72413 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72413 Biggers, AR 598 8.5 mi
72425 Delaplaine, AR 446 5.7 mi
72412 Beech Grove, AR 633 7.9 mi
72476 Walnut Ridge, AR 7,155 10.3 mi
72453 Peach Orchard, AR 198 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72449 in?
ZIP code 72449 (O Kean) is located in Randolph County, Arkansas. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72449?
ZIP code 72449 in O Kean, AR has a population of 213 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72449?
The median home value in ZIP 72449 is $73,000, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72449?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72449 is White at 91.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72449?
In ZIP code 72449, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.6% 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 72449?
In ZIP code 72449, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72449?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72449 is 25.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for O Kean, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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