Omaha, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72662
Boone County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,986
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,734
- Median income Below-median income area
- $252,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Omaha pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72662 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 72662 (Omaha, AR) rose +28.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72662 covers 304.7 square miles in Omaha, Boone County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,986 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72662 reports a modest median household income of $55,734 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,544. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $252,400 (73% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 65.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $658.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Boone County, so 72662 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 72662
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Omaha, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72662.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 72662, Omaha, 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
2,986
Population
304.7
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72662?
35.8
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$55,734
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$25,544
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72662 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Omaha, 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)
$55,734 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
1,357housing units
1,357
Total Housing Units
1,195
Occupied Units
162
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$252,400
Median Home Value
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$658
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 72662, employing approximately 125 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,692,000.
29
Businesses
125
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.3% |
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 72662 vs 65672 →
ZIP 72662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65672
Hollister (65672)
9,048 residents
- 72662 2,986
Omaha (72662)
2,986 residents
- 65679 2,704
Kirbyville (65679)
2,704 residents
- 65739 1,326
Ridgedale (65739)
1,326 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72662 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65739
Ridgedale (65739)
$61,250 median income
- 65672
Hollister (65672)
$59,737 median income
- 72662
Omaha (72662)
$55,734 median income
- 65679
Kirbyville (65679)
$48,442 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72662 ranks #3 of 4 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 72662, 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 (2,986 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 72662 in?
ZIP code 72662 (Omaha) 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 72662?
ZIP code 72662 in Omaha, AR has a population of 2,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72662?
The median household income in ZIP 72662 is $55,734, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72662?
The median home value in ZIP 72662 is $252,400, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72662?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72662 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72662?
ZIP code 72662 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72662?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72662 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Construction (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72662?
In ZIP code 72662, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 72662?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72662 is 25.2 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 72662?
In ZIP code 72662, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72662?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72662 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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