ZIP Code 72934

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Source:

Chester · Crawford County · Arkansas

Population
1,047

6/sq mi

Median income
$59,282

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$177,100

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 62.1

Land area
177.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 72934 in Chester, Arkansas has a population of 1,047. The median household income is $59,282, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $177,100, 36% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72934 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 177.5 square miles in Chester, Crawford County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,047 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72934 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72934 sits at $59,282 (5% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $29,175. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $177,100 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $700 per month, and 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72934 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crawford County, so you can benchmark 72934 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72934, Chester, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,047

Population

177.5

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72934?

62.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
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 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$59,282

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$29,175

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 35.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

441

Total Housing Units

427

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.1%
Renter 4.9%

$177,100

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$700

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 72934, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,000.

7

Businesses

14

Employees

$204K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72934 vs 72952 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72952 Rudy, AR 2,945 8.4 mi
72946 Mountainburg, AR 3,654 7.5 mi
72948 Natural Dam, AR 518 8.0 mi
72932 Cedarville, AR 1,597 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72934 in?
ZIP code 72934 (Chester) is located in Crawford County, Arkansas. Crawford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crawford-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72934?
ZIP code 72934 in Chester, AR has a population of 1,047 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72934?
The median household income in ZIP 72934 is $59,282, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72934?
The median home value in ZIP 72934 is $177,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72934?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72934 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72934?
ZIP code 72934 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72934?
In ZIP code 72934, 35.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 72934?
In ZIP code 72934, approximately 95.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72934?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72934 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chester, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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