Walnut Ridge, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72476
Lawrence County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,155
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,181
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Walnut Ridge pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72476 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72476 (Walnut Ridge, AR) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72476 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walnut Ridge, Lawrence County, Arkansas, home to 7,155 residents across 518.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72476 reports a modest median household income of $42,181 (25% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,484. The poverty rate is 24.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,500 (34% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $784; owner occupancy is 57.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 72476 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72476
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walnut Ridge, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72476.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade 13
Wholesale trade
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 72476, Walnut Ridge, 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
7,155
Population
518.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72476?
38.1
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$42,181
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$26,484
Per Capita Income
24.4%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72476 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Walnut Ridge, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,181 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,171housing units
3,171
Total Housing Units
2,845
Occupied Units
326
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$784
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 156 business establishments in ZIP 72476, employing approximately 2,307 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,838,000.
156
Businesses
2,307
Employees
$81.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 34 | 21.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 9.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.6% |
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 72476 vs 72433 →
ZIP 72476 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72476
Walnut Ridge (72476)
7,155 residents
- 72416
Bono (72416)
5,783 residents
- 72433
Hoxie (72433)
3,067 residents
- 72449 213
O Kean (72449)
213 residents
- 72457 132
Portia (72457)
132 residents
- 72445 91
Minturn (72445)
91 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72476 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72476 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72416
Bono (72416)
$67,448 median income
- 72476
Walnut Ridge (72476)
$42,181 median income
- 72433
Hoxie (72433)
$36,473 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72476 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72476, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,155 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72476 in?
ZIP code 72476 (Walnut Ridge) 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 72476?
ZIP code 72476 in Walnut Ridge, AR has a population of 7,155 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72476?
The median household income in ZIP 72476 is $42,181, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72476?
The median home value in ZIP 72476 is $96,500, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72476?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72476 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72476?
ZIP code 72476 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 2,307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72476?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72476 are: Retail trade (34), Health care and social assistance (21), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72476?
In ZIP code 72476, 45.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72476?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72476 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72476?
In ZIP code 72476, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72476?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72476 is 24.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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