Lincoln, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72744
Washington County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,343
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,850
- Median income Near-median income area
- $186,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lincoln pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72744 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 72744 (Lincoln, AR) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72744 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lincoln, Washington County, Arkansas, home to 5,343 residents across 204.7 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72744 reports a modest median household income of $65,850 (16% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,797. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $186,800 (28% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 69.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,097.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 72744 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 72744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lincoln, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72744.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 72744, Lincoln, 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
5,343
Population
204.7
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72744?
40.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
5.7%
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?
$65,850
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$31,797
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72744 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Lincoln, 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)
$65,850 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
2,238housing units
2,238
Total Housing Units
2,057
Occupied Units
181
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,800
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,097
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 72744, employing approximately 570 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,191,000.
66
Businesses
570
Employees
$21.2M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.1% |
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 72744 vs 72749 →
ZIP 72744 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72704
Fayetteville (72704)
21,336 residents
- 72753 7,936
Prairie Grove (72753)
7,936 residents
- 72744 5,343
Lincoln (72744)
5,343 residents
- 72769 1,162
Summers (72769)
1,162 residents
- 72717 1,071
Canehill (72717)
1,071 residents
- 72749 84
Morrow (72749)
84 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72744 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72704
Fayetteville (72704)
$96,014 median income
- 72717
Canehill (72717)
$73,011 median income
- 72753
Prairie Grove (72753)
$70,985 median income
- 72744
Lincoln (72744)
$65,850 median income
- 72769
Summers (72769)
$56,754 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72744 ranks #4 of 5 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 72744, 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 (5,343 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 72744 in?
ZIP code 72744 (Lincoln) is located in Washington County, Arkansas. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72744?
ZIP code 72744 in Lincoln, AR has a population of 5,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72744?
The median household income in ZIP 72744 is $65,850, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72744?
The median home value in ZIP 72744 is $186,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72744 is White at 62.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72744?
ZIP code 72744 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 570 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72744 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72744?
In ZIP code 72744, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 72744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72744 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72744?
In ZIP code 72744, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72744 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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