PlainZIP

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
$42,416
Median income
$155,000
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,605. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $155,000 (6% above the state average); renters pay a median of $736 monthly, and 65.8% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Johnson County, letting you compare 72830 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72830?

38.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

11.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

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

$25,605

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72830 ranks nationally

Clarksville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,416 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,986

Total Housing Units

6,297

Occupied Units

689

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$155,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72830 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72830 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 72830 ranks #4 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
72863 Scranton, AR 1,582 10.3 mi
72840 Hartman, AR 2,149 6.9 mi
72845 Knoxville, AR 1,216 12.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

72846 standard
Lamar, AR
Pop: 3,913
72840 standard
Hartman, AR
Pop: 2,149
72845 standard
Knoxville, AR
Pop: 1,216
72832 standard
Coal Hill, AR
Pop: 923
72854 standard
Ozone, AR
Pop: 703
72852 standard
Oark, AR
Pop: 315

Related Areas

Johnson County Clarksville, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.