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Eureka Springs, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72632

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

4,449
17/sq mi
$46,354
Median income
$247,300
Median home value
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72632 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72632 covers 257.2 square miles in Eureka Springs, Carroll County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,449 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72632 reports a modest median household income of $46,354 (18% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,503. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $247,300 (70% above the state average); renters pay a median of $881 monthly, and 76.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72632, plus 5 more within Carroll County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 72632

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eureka Springs, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72632.

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 72632, Eureka Springs, 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

4,449

Population

257.2

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72632?

52.3

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$46,354

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$30,503

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72632 ranks nationally

Eureka Springs, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,354 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,034

Total Housing Units

2,377

Occupied Units

657

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$247,300

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+14.0%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72632 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 183
2021 +11.0% 204
2022 +19.6% 244
2023 +5.2% 256
2024 +14.0% 292

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 294 business establishments in ZIP 72632, employing approximately 2,036 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,998,000.

294

Businesses

2,036

Employees

$63.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 98 33.3%
Retail trade 58 19.7%
Other services (except public administration) 25 8.5%
Construction 23 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 19 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 3.4%
Manufacturing 8 2.7%
Finance and insurance 8 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.7%

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 72632 vs 72631 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72631 Eureka Springs, AR 3,709 6.1 mi

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Pop: 10,441
72638 standard
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Pop: 7,186
72631 standard
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Pop: 3,709
72611 standard
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Pop: 1,696
72660 standard
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Pop: 524

Related Areas

Carroll County Eureka Springs, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72632 in? ▼
ZIP code 72632 (Eureka Springs) is located in Carroll County, Arkansas. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72632? ▼
ZIP code 72632 in Eureka Springs, AR has a population of 4,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72632? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72632 is $46,354, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72632? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72632 is $247,300, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72632? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72632 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72632? ▼
ZIP code 72632 has 294 business establishments employing approximately 2,036 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72632? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72632 are: Accommodation and food services (98), Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72632? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72632 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72632? ▼
In ZIP code 72632, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.4% 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 72632? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72632 is 23.7 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 72632? ▼
In ZIP code 72632, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72632? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72632 is 16.8% 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.