PlainZIP

Oark, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72852

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

315
1/sq mi
$48,241
Median income
$110,400
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oark pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72852 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72852 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oark, Johnson County, Arkansas, home to just 315 residents across 225.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72852 reports a modest median household income of $48,241 (15% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,328. Poverty here runs at 12.2%, with unemployment measured at 13.4%. On housing, the median home value is $110,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72852, plus 6 more within Johnson County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 72852, Oark, 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

315

Population

225.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72852?

66.4

Median Age

42.3%

Male

57.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$48,241

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$27,328

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

13.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72852 ranks nationally

Oark, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,241 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 78.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

119

Total Housing Units

92

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$110,400

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 72852, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $590,000.

4

Businesses

17

Employees

$590K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72852 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 72852 ranks #2 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 Code City Population Distance
72752 Pettigrew, AR 293 8.4 mi
72854 Ozone, AR 703 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnson County

72830 standard
Clarksville, AR
Pop: 14,896
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

Related Areas

Johnson County Oark, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72852 in? ▼
ZIP code 72852 (Oark) 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 72852? ▼
ZIP code 72852 in Oark, AR has a population of 315 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72852? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72852 is $48,241, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72852? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72852 is $110,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72852? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72852 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72852? ▼
ZIP code 72852 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72852? ▼
In ZIP code 72852, 78.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72852? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72852 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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