Dardanelle, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72834
Yell County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,565
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,131
- Median income Near-median income area
- $162,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dardanelle pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72834 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 72834 (Dardanelle, AR) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas, home to 10,565 residents across 403.2 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72834 reports a modest median household income of $63,131 (12% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,194. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $162,300 (11% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $906; 68.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yell County, so 72834 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 72834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dardanelle, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72834.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 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 72834, Dardanelle, 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
10,565
Population
403.2
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72834?
37.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
10.1%
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?
$63,131
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$30,194
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72834 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Dardanelle, 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)
$63,131 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
4,144housing units
4,144
Total Housing Units
3,956
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,300
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$906
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 154 business establishments in ZIP 72834, employing approximately 2,473 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,150,000.
154
Businesses
2,473
Employees
$102.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 18.8% |
| Construction | 26 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.5% |
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 72834 vs 72801 →
ZIP 72834 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72802
Russellville (72802)
20,973 residents
- 72801
Russellville (72801)
18,685 residents
- 72834
Dardanelle (72834)
10,565 residents
- 72858 3,178
Pottsville (72858)
3,178 residents
- 72853 2,217
Ola (72853)
2,217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72834 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72834 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72858
Pottsville (72858)
$69,760 median income
- 72802
Russellville (72802)
$64,110 median income
- 72834
Dardanelle (72834)
$63,131 median income
- 72801
Russellville (72801)
$47,830 median income
- 72853
Ola (72853)
$35,262 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72834 ranks #3 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 72834, 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 (10,565 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 72834 in?
ZIP code 72834 (Dardanelle) is located in Yell County, Arkansas. Yell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yell-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72834?
ZIP code 72834 in Dardanelle, AR has a population of 10,565 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72834?
The median household income in ZIP 72834 is $63,131, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72834?
The median home value in ZIP 72834 is $162,300, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72834 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72834?
ZIP code 72834 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 2,473 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72834 are: Retail trade (29), Construction (26), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72834?
In ZIP code 72834, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 72834?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72834 is 20.1 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 72834?
In ZIP code 72834, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72834 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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