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 Moderate-density area
- $46,354
- Median income Below-median income area
- $247,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72632 (Eureka Springs, AR) rose +14.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.3 in 2023 to 292.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,503. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $247,300 (70% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $881.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Carroll County, so 72632 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 72632
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eureka Springs, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72632.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
98 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 19
Health care and social assistance
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72632?
52.3
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
2.5%
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?
$46,354
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$30,503
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72632 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Eureka Springs, 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)
$46,354 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
3,034housing units
3,034
Total Housing Units
2,377
Occupied Units
657
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,300
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72632, 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 (4,449 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 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.
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