ZIP Code 72941

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Lavaca · Sebastian County · Arkansas

Population
5,251

38/sq mi

Median income
$73,558

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 52% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$169,600

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.0%

Median age 36.8

Land area
139.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 72941 in Lavaca, Arkansas has a population of 5,251. The median household income is $73,558, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $169,600, 39% below the US average. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72941 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.3 square miles in Lavaca, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The area is home to 5,251 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 72941 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72941 sits at $73,558 (30% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,791. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $169,600 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $908 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72941 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sebastian County, so you can benchmark 72941 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72941

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72941.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72941, Lavaca, 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

5,251

Population

139.3

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72941?

36.8

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$73,558

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$33,791

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,123

Total Housing Units

1,936

Occupied Units

187

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$169,600

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$908

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72941 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 165
2021 +10.7% 183
2022 +21.6% 222
2023 +3.9% 231
2024 +13.0% 261

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 72941, employing approximately 732 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,577,000.

61

Businesses

732

Employees

$39.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 22.9%
Manufacturing 6 9.8%
Retail trade 6 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.2%
Wholesale trade 4 6.6%
Finance and insurance 4 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 6.6%

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 72941 vs 72921 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72921 Alma, AR 13,787 7.9 mi
72935 Dyer, AR 577 8.8 mi
72933 Charleston, AR 4,999 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72941 in?
ZIP code 72941 (Lavaca) is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Sebastian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sebastian-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72941?
ZIP code 72941 in Lavaca, AR has a population of 5,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72941?
The median household income in ZIP 72941 is $73,558, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72941?
The median home value in ZIP 72941 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72941 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72941?
ZIP code 72941 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 732 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72941 are: Construction (14), Manufacturing (6), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72941?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72941 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72941?
In ZIP code 72941, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 72941?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72941 is 23.2 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 72941?
In ZIP code 72941, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72941 is 5.5% 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 Lavaca, AR

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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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