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 Low-density area
- $53,894
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,393. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,500 (25% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $635; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Boone County, so 72644 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 72644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lead Hill, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72644.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72644?
38.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.0%
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?
$53,894
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$24,393
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72644 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Lead Hill, 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)
$53,894 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,243housing units
1,243
Total Housing Units
873
Occupied Units
370
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,500
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65679
Kirbyville (65679)
2,704 residents
- 72644
Lead Hill (72644)
2,268 residents
- 65733 720
Protem (65733)
720 residents
- 65627 460
Cedarcreek (65627)
460 residents
- 72672 279
Pyatt (72672)
279 residents
- 72630 197
Diamond City (72630)
197 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72644 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72644 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65733
Protem (65733)
$59,375 median income
- 72630
Diamond City (72630)
$54,688 median income
- 72644
Lead Hill (72644)
$53,894 median income
- 65679
Kirbyville (65679)
$48,442 median income
- 65627
Cedarcreek (65627)
$44,188 median income
- 72672
Pyatt (72672)
$36,620 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72644, 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 (2,268 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 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.
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