ZIP Code 72832

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Coal Hill · Johnson County · Arkansas

Population
923

43/sq mi

Median income
$27,356

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$86,500

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.6%

Median age 46.4

Land area
21.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 72832 in Coal Hill, Arkansas has a population of 923. The median household income is $27,356, which is 64% below the national average. Median home value is $86,500, 69% below the US average. 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72832 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.4 square miles in Coal Hill, Johnson County, Arkansas. The area is home to 923 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 72832 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72832 sits at $27,356 (52% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $17,727. The poverty rate stands at 27.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $86,500 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $602 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72832 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnson County, so you can benchmark 72832 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 72832, Coal Hill, 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

923

Population

21.4

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72832?

46.4

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
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 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$27,356

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$17,727

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

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

What does housing look like?

321

Total Housing Units

301

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$86,500

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$602

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 72832, employing approximately 69 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,741,000.

12

Businesses

69

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 33.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 25.0%

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 72832 vs 72821 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72821 Altus, AR 2,048 3.8 mi
72840 Hartman, AR 2,149 4.4 mi
72865 Subiaco, AR 1,366 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72832 in?
ZIP code 72832 (Coal Hill) 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 72832?
ZIP code 72832 in Coal Hill, AR has a population of 923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72832?
The median household income in ZIP 72832 is $27,356, which is 64% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72832?
The median home value in ZIP 72832 is $86,500, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72832?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72832 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72832?
ZIP code 72832 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 69 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72832?
In ZIP code 72832, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% 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 72832?
In ZIP code 72832, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72832?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72832 is 27.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Coal Hill, 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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