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 Low-density area
- $56,837
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72949 (Ozark, AR) rose +15.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.3 in 2023 to 232.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,934. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $132,600 (9% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $717; 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Franklin County, so 72949 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 72949
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ozark, AR
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$27,934
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72949 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Ozark, 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)
$56,837 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
4,210housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72949, 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 (10,177 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 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.
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