Paris, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72855
Logan County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,314
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,089
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paris pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72855 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72855 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paris, Logan County, Arkansas, home to 6,314 residents across 467.7 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72855 reports a modest median household income of $54,089 (4% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,929. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,000 (15% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $647; owner occupancy is 81.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Logan County, so 72855 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 72855
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paris, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72855.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 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 72855, Paris, 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
6,314
Population
467.7
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72855?
43.1
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$54,089
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,929
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72855 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Paris, 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)
$54,089 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
2,869housing units
2,869
Total Housing Units
2,564
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,000
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$647
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 72855, employing approximately 1,505 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,428,000.
138
Businesses
1,505
Employees
$60.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 20.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 12 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.2% |
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 72855 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72855
Paris (72855)
6,314 residents
- 72943
Magazine (72943)
2,646 residents
- 72865 1,366
Subiaco (72865)
1,366 residents
- 72826 47
Blue Mountain (72826)
47 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72855 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72855 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72865
Subiaco (72865)
$82,045 median income
- 72943
Magazine (72943)
$62,022 median income
- 72855
Paris (72855)
$54,089 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72855 ranks #3 of 3 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 72855, 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 (6,314 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 72855 in?
ZIP code 72855 (Paris) is located in Logan County, Arkansas. Logan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/logan-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72855?
ZIP code 72855 in Paris, AR has a population of 6,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72855?
The median household income in ZIP 72855 is $54,089, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72855?
The median home value in ZIP 72855 is $124,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72855 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72855?
ZIP code 72855 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 1,505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72855?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72855 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (18), Health care and social assistance (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72855?
In ZIP code 72855, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 72855?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72855 is 24.6 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 72855?
In ZIP code 72855, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72855 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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