PlainZIP

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
$42,181
Median income
$96,500
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,484. Local economic indicators show a 24.4% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $96,500 for a typical home value (34% below the state average), with rent averaging $784 a month; 57.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 72476 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 →

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 72476?

38.1

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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

$26,484

Per Capita Income

24.4%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72476 ranks nationally

Walnut Ridge, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,181 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 45.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,171

Total Housing Units

2,845

Occupied Units

326

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$96,500

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72476 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72476 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 72476 ranks #2 of 3 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
72433 Hoxie, AR 3,067 7.5 mi
72445 Minturn, AR 91 7.9 mi
72457 Portia, AR 132 8.7 mi
72416 Bono, AR 5,783 9.3 mi
72449 O Kean, AR 213 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

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
72469 standard
Strawberry, AR
Pop: 1,124

Related Areas

Lawrence County Walnut Ridge, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.