ZIP Code 72469

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Strawberry · Lawrence County · Arkansas

Population
1,124

6/sq mi

Median income
$44,421

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,100

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.4%

Median age 40.4

Land area
200.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72469 in Strawberry, Arkansas has a population of 1,124. The median household income is $44,421, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $161,100, 42% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72469 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.7 square miles in Strawberry, Lawrence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,124 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 72469 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72469 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $161,100 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72469 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, 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 72469 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 72469, Strawberry, 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

1,124

Population

200.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Strawberry, AR

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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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