West Fork, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72774

Washington County, Arkansas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,121
20/sq mi
$76,316
Median income
$225,700
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Fork pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72774 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72774 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 303.0 square miles in West Fork, Washington County, Arkansas. The area is home to 6,121 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 72774 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72774 sits at $76,316 (35% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,089. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $225,700 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,208 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72774 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 72774 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72774

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72774.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72774, West Fork, 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

6,121

Population

303.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72774?

40.6

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$76,316

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$35,089

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72774 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,316 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,919

Total Housing Units

2,526

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$225,700

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,208

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72774 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 168
2021 +18.5% 199
2022 +23.8% 247
2023 +17.9% 291
2024 +5.2% 306

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 72774, employing approximately 391 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,638,000.

75

Businesses

391

Employees

$13.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 17.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 17.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.7%
Retail trade 7 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.7%
Manufacturing 3 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.0%

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 72774 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72774 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72774 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72774 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72753 Prairie Grove, AR 7,936 7.2 mi
72701 Fayetteville, AR 39,782 10.5 mi
72959 Winslow, AR 2,786 10.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72774 in?
ZIP code 72774 (West Fork) 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 72774?
ZIP code 72774 in West Fork, AR has a population of 6,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72774?
The median household income in ZIP 72774 is $76,316, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72774?
The median home value in ZIP 72774 is $225,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72774?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72774 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72774?
ZIP code 72774 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72774?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72774 are: Construction (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72774?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72774 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72774?
In ZIP code 72774, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 72774?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72774 is 26.7 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 72774?
In ZIP code 72774, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72774?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72774 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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