ZIP Code 72524

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Cord · Independence County · Arkansas

Population
376

3/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
17.9%

Median age 59.2

Land area
144.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72524 in Cord, Arkansas has a population of 376. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72524 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.6 square miles in Cord, Independence County, Arkansas. The area is home to 376 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72524 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72524 sits at , while per-capita income is $21,091. The poverty rate stands at 53.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72524 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Independence County, so you can benchmark 72524 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 72524, Cord, 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

376

Population

144.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72524?

59.2

Median Age

58.9%

Male

41.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$21,091

Per Capita Income

53.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

105

Total Housing Units

105

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 72524, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,641,000.

7

Businesses

57

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72524 vs 72572 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72572 Saffell, AR 228 4.5 mi
72469 Strawberry, AR 1,124 8.3 mi
72579 Sulphur Rock, AR 1,287 7.9 mi
72562 Newark, AR 2,238 8.8 mi
72473 Tuckerman, AR 2,376 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72524 in?
ZIP code 72524 (Cord) is located in Independence County, Arkansas. Independence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/independence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72524?
ZIP code 72524 in Cord, AR has a population of 376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72524?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72524 is White at 69.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72524?
ZIP code 72524 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72524?
In ZIP code 72524, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 72524?
In ZIP code 72524, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72524?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72524 is 53.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cord, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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