PlainZIP

Strawberry, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72469

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

1,124
6/sq mi
$44,421
Median income
$161,100
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Strawberry pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72469 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72469 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Strawberry, Lawrence County, Arkansas, home to just 1,124 residents across 200.7 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72469 reports a modest median household income of $44,421 (21% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,491. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $161,100 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $725 monthly, and 76.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is -. To put 72469 in local context, 5 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 72469, Strawberry, 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

1,124

Population

200.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72469?

40.4

Median Age

59.0%

Male

41.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$44,421

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$27,491

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72469 ranks nationally

Strawberry, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,421 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

515

Total Housing Units

462

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$161,100

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 72469, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,125,000.

12

Businesses

60

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 25.0%

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 72469 vs 72572 →

ZIP 72469 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 72469 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 72469 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 72469 ranks #5 of 5 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
72572 Saffell, AR 228 3.8 mi
72440 Lynn, AR 255 3.6 mi
72524 Cord, AR 376 8.3 mi
72466 Smithville, AR 1,481 7.3 mi
72458 Powhatan, AR 755 11.0 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 Strawberry, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72469 in? ▼
ZIP code 72469 (Strawberry) 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 72469? ▼
ZIP code 72469 in Strawberry, AR has a population of 1,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72469? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72469 is $44,421, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72469? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72469 is $161,100, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72469? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72469 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72469? ▼
ZIP code 72469 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72469? ▼
In ZIP code 72469, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 72469? ▼
In ZIP code 72469, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72469? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72469 is 11.2% 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.