PlainZIP

Ravenden, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72459

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

1,329
5/sq mi
$39,167
Median income
$64,000
Median home value
5.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72459 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72459 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ravenden, Lawrence County, Arkansas, home to just 1,329 residents across 255.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72459 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,167 (31% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $21,774. Poverty here runs at 20.0%, with unemployment measured at 9.5%. Housing costs here run $64,000 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $730 a month; 78.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is -. To put 72459 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lawrence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72459, Ravenden, 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

1,329

Population

255.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72459?

46.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$39,167

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$21,774

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72459 ranks nationally

Ravenden, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,167 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.6%

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

What does housing look like?

894

Total Housing Units

578

Occupied Units

316

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$64,000

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$730

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 72459, employing approximately 48 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,705,000.

14

Businesses

48

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%

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 72459 vs 72482 →

ZIP 72459 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 72459 ranks #2 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 72459 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 72459 ranks #3 of 4 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
72482 Williford, AR 1,241 3.9 mi
72460 Ravenden Springs, AR 832 8.3 mi
72434 Imboden, AR 2,108 9.1 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
72469 standard
Strawberry, AR
Pop: 1,124

Related Areas

Lawrence County Ravenden, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72459 in? ▼
ZIP code 72459 (Ravenden) 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 72459? ▼
ZIP code 72459 in Ravenden, AR has a population of 1,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72459? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72459 is $39,167, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72459? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72459 is $64,000, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72459? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72459 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72459? ▼
ZIP code 72459 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 48 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72459? ▼
In ZIP code 72459, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.6% 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 72459? ▼
In ZIP code 72459, 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 72459? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72459 is 20.0% 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.