Clarksville, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72830
Johnson County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,896
- 44/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,416
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clarksville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 44
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72830 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 72830 (Clarksville, AR) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.8 in 2023 to 232.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72830 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas, home to 14,896 residents across 340.1 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72830 reports a modest median household income of $42,416 (25% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,605. The poverty rate is 21.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $155,000 (6% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $736; 65.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 72830 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 72830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clarksville, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72830.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 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 72830, Clarksville, 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
14,896
Population
340.1
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72830?
38.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
11.9%
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?
$42,416
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,605
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72830 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Clarksville, 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)
$42,416 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,986housing units
6,986
Total Housing Units
6,297
Occupied Units
689
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,000
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$736
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72830 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 162 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 173 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 202 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 217 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 233 |
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 342 business establishments in ZIP 72830, employing approximately 7,270 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,206,000.
342
Businesses
7,270
Employees
$299.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 64 | 18.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 30 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.3% |
| Information | 7 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
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 72830 vs 72863 →
ZIP 72830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72830
Clarksville (72830)
14,896 residents
- 72840 2,149
Hartman (72840)
2,149 residents
- 72863 1,582
Scranton (72863)
1,582 residents
- 72845 1,216
Knoxville (72845)
1,216 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72830 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72863
Scranton (72863)
$64,773 median income
- 72845
Knoxville (72845)
$63,462 median income
- 72840
Hartman (72840)
$49,750 median income
- 72830
Clarksville (72830)
$42,416 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72830 ranks #4 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 72830, 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 (14,896 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 72830 in?
ZIP code 72830 (Clarksville) is located in Johnson County, Arkansas. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72830?
ZIP code 72830 in Clarksville, AR has a population of 14,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72830?
The median household income in ZIP 72830 is $42,416, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72830?
The median home value in ZIP 72830 is $155,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72830 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72830?
ZIP code 72830 has 342 business establishments employing approximately 7,270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72830 are: Retail trade (64), Health care and social assistance (51), Accommodation and food services (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72830?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72830 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 72830?
In ZIP code 72830, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 72830?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72830 is 18.6 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 72830?
In ZIP code 72830, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72830 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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