ZIP Code 72948

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Natural Dam · Crawford County · Arkansas

Population
518

3/sq mi

Median income
$75,795

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 56% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$217,000

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 48% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.5%

Median age 47.8

Land area
161.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 72948 in Natural Dam, Arkansas has a population of 518. The median household income is $75,795, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $217,000, 22% below the US average. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72948 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 161.9 square miles in Natural Dam, Crawford County, Arkansas. The area is home to 518 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72948 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72948 sits at $75,795 (34% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $38,552. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $217,000 (49% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72948 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crawford County, so you can benchmark 72948 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 72948, Natural Dam, 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

518

Population

161.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72948?

47.8

Median Age

57.5%

Male

42.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.9%
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 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$75,795

Median Household Income

+34% vs state

$38,552

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

140

Total Housing Units

140

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$217,000

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

2002

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 72948, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,954,000.

4

Businesses

34

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 75.0%

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 72948 vs 72955 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72955 Uniontown, AR 438 6.6 mi
72729 Evansville, AR 280 6.1 mi
72932 Cedarville, AR 1,597 7.2 mi
72717 Canehill, AR 1,071 9.4 mi
72934 Chester, AR 1,047 8.0 mi
72952 Rudy, AR 2,945 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72948 in?
ZIP code 72948 (Natural Dam) 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 72948?
ZIP code 72948 in Natural Dam, AR has a population of 518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72948?
The median household income in ZIP 72948 is $75,795, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72948?
The median home value in ZIP 72948 is $217,000, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72948?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72948 is White at 97.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72948?
ZIP code 72948 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72948?
In ZIP code 72948, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Natural Dam, 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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