Oak Grove, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72660
Carroll County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 524
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $146,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oak Grove pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72660 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72660 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oak Grove, Carroll County, Arkansas, home to just 524 residents across 44.4 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 72660, but per-capita income is $37,454. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $146,700 (1% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $863; 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Carroll County, so 72660 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 →
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 72660, Oak Grove, 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
524
Population
44.4
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72660?
62.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.2%
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?
$37,454
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
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
205housing units
205
Total Housing Units
194
Occupied Units
11
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,700
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$863
Median Rent
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 72660, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,150,000.
8
Businesses
29
Employees
$1.1M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 62.5% |
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 72660 vs 65611 →
ZIP 72660 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65686
Kimberling City (65686)
4,920 residents
- 65681
Lampe (65681)
2,345 residents
- 65611
Blue Eye (65611)
1,969 residents
- 65739 1,326
Ridgedale (65739)
1,326 residents
- 72660 524
Oak Grove (72660)
524 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72660 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72660 in?
ZIP code 72660 (Oak Grove) 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 72660?
ZIP code 72660 in Oak Grove, AR has a population of 524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72660?
The median home value in ZIP 72660 is $146,700, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72660?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72660 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72660?
ZIP code 72660 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72660?
In ZIP code 72660, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 72660?
In ZIP code 72660, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72660?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72660 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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