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Lead Hill, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72644

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

2,268
10/sq mi
$53,894
Median income
$109,500
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lead Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72644 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72644 covers 222.4 square miles in Lead Hill, Boone County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,268 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72644 reports a modest median household income of $53,894 (5% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,393. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. Median home value sits at $109,500 (25% below the state average), median rent at $635 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Boone County, letting you compare 72644 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 72644

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lead Hill, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72644.

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 72644, Lead Hill, 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

2,268

Population

222.4

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72644?

38.5

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$53,894

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$24,393

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72644 ranks nationally

Lead Hill, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,894 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 43.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,243

Total Housing Units

873

Occupied Units

370

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$109,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$635

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 72644, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,403,000.

22

Businesses

194

Employees

$9.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 18.2%
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 18.2%

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 72644 vs 72630 →

ZIP 72644 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 72644 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72644 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 72644 ranks #3 of 6 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
72630 Diamond City, AR 197 4.8 mi
65627 Cedarcreek, MO 460 9.9 mi
65733 Protem, MO 720 10.0 mi
72672 Pyatt, AR 279 12.4 mi
65679 Kirbyville, MO 2,704 12.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

72601 standard
Harrison, AR
Pop: 30,163
72662 standard
Omaha, AR
Pop: 2,986
72630 standard
Diamond City, AR
Pop: 197

Related Areas

Boone County Lead Hill, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72644 in? ▼
ZIP code 72644 (Lead Hill) is located in Boone County, Arkansas. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72644? ▼
ZIP code 72644 in Lead Hill, AR has a population of 2,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72644? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72644 is $53,894, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72644? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72644 is $109,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72644? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72644 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72644? ▼
ZIP code 72644 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72644? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72644 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72644? ▼
In ZIP code 72644, 43.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 72644? ▼
In ZIP code 72644, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72644? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72644 is 11.9% 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.