ZIP Code 72949
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Ozark · Franklin County · Arkansas
- Population
- 10,177
- Median income
- $56,837
- Median home value
- $132,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.6%
- Land area
- 885.0 sq mi
12/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.9
Chicago
ZIP code 72949 in Ozark, Arkansas has a population of 10,177. The median household income is $56,837, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $132,600, 52% below the US average. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72949 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 885.0 square miles in Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas. The area is home to 10,177 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 72949 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72949 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $132,600 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $717 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72949 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 72949 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 72949
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72949.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 72949?
42.9
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.8%
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?
$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
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?
4,210
Total Housing Units
3,800
Occupied Units
410
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72949 vs 72821 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72821 | Altus, AR | 2,048 | 10.5 mi |
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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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