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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
$35,262
Median income
$98,100
Median home value
6.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th 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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $23,223. Poverty here runs at 24.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $98,100 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $574 monthly, and 69.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 72853 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Yell County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72853?

47.3

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$35,262

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$23,223

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72853 ranks nationally

Ola, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,262 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,082

Total Housing Units

905

Occupied Units

177

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$98,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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

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Pop: 1,876
72842 standard
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Pop: 1,478
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Pop: 1,430
72860 standard
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Pop: 375

Related Areas

Yell County Ola, AR Arkansas

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.

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