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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
$73,558
Median income
$169,600
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,791. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $169,600 (16% above the state average), median rent at $908 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.0%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 72941 ranks nationally

Lavaca, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,558 Top 48% higher than 52% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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

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ZIP 72941 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72941 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72941 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Sebastian County

72903 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 26,148
72904 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 21,893
72901 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 21,591
72936 standard
Greenwood, AR
Pop: 14,527
72908 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 13,378
72916 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 7,131

Related Areas

Sebastian County Lavaca, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.