Ola, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72853
Yell County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,217
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $35,262
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ola pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72853 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72853 covers 157.2 square miles in Ola, Yell County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,217 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72853 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,262 (38% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,223. The poverty rate is 24.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,100 (33% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $574; owner occupancy is 69.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yell County, so 72853 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 72853
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ola, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72853.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 72853, Ola, 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
2,217
Population
157.2
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72853?
47.3
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$35,262
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$23,223
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72853 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Ola, 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)
$35,262 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
1,082housing units
1,082
Total Housing Units
905
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,100
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$574
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 72853, employing approximately 242 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,079,000.
14
Businesses
242
Employees
$12.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 35.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 21.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 21.4% |
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 72853 vs 72834 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72834 | Dardanelle, AR | 10,565 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72853, 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 (2,217 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 72853 in?
ZIP code 72853 (Ola) 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 72853?
ZIP code 72853 in Ola, AR has a population of 2,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72853?
The median household income in ZIP 72853 is $35,262, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72853?
The median home value in ZIP 72853 is $98,100, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72853?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72853 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72853?
ZIP code 72853 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72853?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72853 are: Retail trade (5), Manufacturing (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72853?
In ZIP code 72853, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.8% 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 72853?
In ZIP code 72853, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72853?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72853 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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