Lavaca, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72941
Sebastian County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,251
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,558
- Median income Near-median income area
- $169,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lavaca pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72941 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72941 (Lavaca, AR) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.8 in 2023 to 260.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72941 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lavaca, Sebastian County, Arkansas, home to 5,251 residents across 139.3 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72941 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,558 (30% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,791. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $169,600 (16% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 79.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $908.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sebastian County, so 72941 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 72941
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lavaca, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72941.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 72941, Lavaca, 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
5,251
Population
139.3
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72941?
36.8
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.6%
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?
$73,558
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$33,791
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72941 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Lavaca, 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)
$73,558 Top 16% higher than 84% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,123housing units
2,123
Total Housing Units
1,936
Occupied Units
187
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,600
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$908
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
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 72941 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72921
Alma (72921)
13,787 residents
- 72941 5,251
Lavaca (72941)
5,251 residents
- 72933 4,999
Charleston (72933)
4,999 residents
- 72935 577
Dyer (72935)
577 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72941 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72941 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72921
Alma (72921)
$75,008 median income
- 72941
Lavaca (72941)
$73,558 median income
- 72933
Charleston (72933)
$59,318 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72941 ranks #2 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 72941, 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 (5,251 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 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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