ZIP Code 72670

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Ponca · Newton County · Arkansas

Population
99

2/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
33.3%

Median age 42.5

Land area
43.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72670 in Ponca, Arkansas has a population of 99. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72670 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.0 square miles in Ponca, Newton County, Arkansas. The area is home to 99 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72670 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72670 sits at , while per-capita income is $35,521. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72670 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Newton County, so you can benchmark 72670 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72670, Ponca, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

99

Population

43.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72670?

42.5

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$35,521

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.3%

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

What does housing look like?

87

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72670, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,427,000.

3

Businesses

42

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72624 Compton, AR 594 6.2 mi
72742 Kingston, AR 545 6.3 mi
72666 Parthenon, AR 275 6.9 mi
72628 Deer, AR 803 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72670 in?
ZIP code 72670 (Ponca) is located in Newton County, Arkansas. Newton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72670?
ZIP code 72670 in Ponca, AR has a population of 99 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72670?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72670 is White at 84.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72670?
ZIP code 72670 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72670?
In ZIP code 72670, 84.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 72670?
In ZIP code 72670, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Ponca, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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