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Booneville, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72927

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

8,701
11/sq mi
$57,728
Median income
$126,900
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Booneville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72927 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72927 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Booneville, Logan County, Arkansas, home to 8,701 residents across 805.6 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72927 reports a modest median household income of $57,728 (2% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,235. Local economic indicators show a 13.4% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $126,900 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $775 monthly, and 70.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Logan County, letting you compare 72927 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72927

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Booneville, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72927.

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 72927, Booneville, 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

8,701

Population

805.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72927?

43.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$57,728

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$29,235

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72927 ranks nationally

Booneville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,728 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,726

Total Housing Units

3,219

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$126,900

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 118 business establishments in ZIP 72927, employing approximately 1,131 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,359,000.

118

Businesses

1,131

Employees

$42.4M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 16 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 10 8.5%
Construction 8 6.8%
Finance and insurance 8 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 5.1%
Manufacturing 4 3.4%
Information 4 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.5%

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 72927 vs 72943 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72943 Magazine, AR 2,646 11.1 mi

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Pop: 923

Related Areas

Logan County Booneville, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72927 in? ▼
ZIP code 72927 (Booneville) 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 72927? ▼
ZIP code 72927 in Booneville, AR has a population of 8,701 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72927? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72927 is $57,728, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72927? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72927 is $126,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72927? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72927 is White at 89.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72927? ▼
ZIP code 72927 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 1,131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72927? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72927 are: Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (18), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72927? ▼
In ZIP code 72927, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 72927? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72927 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72927? ▼
In ZIP code 72927, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72927? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72927 is 13.4% 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.