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Ozark, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72949

Franklin County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,177
12/sq mi
$56,837
Median income
$132,600
Median home value
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ozark pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72949 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72949 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas, home to 10,177 residents across 885.0 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72949 reports a modest median household income of $56,837 (0% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,934. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. Median home value sits at $132,600 (9% below the state average), median rent at $717 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 72949 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72949

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ozark, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72949.

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 72949, Ozark, 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

10,177

Population

885.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72949?

42.9

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$56,837

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$27,934

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72949 ranks nationally

Ozark, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,837 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,210

Total Housing Units

3,800

Occupied Units

410

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$132,600

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$717

Median Rent

1986

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

+15.3%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72949 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 145
2021 +11.6% 161
2022 +13.8% 183
2023 +9.7% 201
2024 +15.3% 232

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 189 business establishments in ZIP 72949, employing approximately 3,525 people with a combined annual payroll of $186,374,000.

189

Businesses

3,525

Employees

$186.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 24 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 19 10.1%
Construction 17 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 16 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 7.9%
Finance and insurance 14 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 5.3%
Manufacturing 9 4.8%
Information 6 3.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 2.6%
Wholesale trade 5 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.6%
Utilities 4 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.6%

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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Related Areas

Franklin County Ozark, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72949 in? ▼
ZIP code 72949 (Ozark) is located in Franklin County, Arkansas. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72949? ▼
ZIP code 72949 in Ozark, AR has a population of 10,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72949? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72949 is $56,837, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72949? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72949 is $132,600, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72949? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72949 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72949? ▼
ZIP code 72949 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 3,525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72949? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72949 are: Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (24), Other services (except public administration) (19). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72949? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72949 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 72949? ▼
In ZIP code 72949, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.6% 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 72949? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72949 is 19.4 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 72949? ▼
In ZIP code 72949, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72949? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72949 is 16.1% 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.