PlainZIP

Rudy, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72952

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

2,945
22/sq mi
$49,254
Median income
$165,600
Median home value
20.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rudy pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72952 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72952 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.1 square miles in Rudy, Crawford County, Arkansas. The area is home to 2,945 residents, producing a population density of 22 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 72952 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72952 sits at $49,254 (13% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,488. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $165,600 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 96.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72952 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, 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 72952 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 72952

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72952.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72952, Rudy, 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

2,945

Population

132.1

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72952?

53.0

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$49,254

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$28,488

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72952 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,254 13th percentile higher than 13% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

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

What does housing look like?

956

Total Housing Units

956

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.2%
Renter 3.8%

$165,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1980

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2023)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72952 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.6% 177
2020 -2.9% 172
2021 +16.8% 201
2022 +26.5% 254
2023 +3.0% 262

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 72952, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,010,000.

27

Businesses

100

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 44.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 11.1%

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 72952 vs 72932 →

ZIP 72952 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 72952 ranks #3 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 72952 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 72952 ranks #6 of 6 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
72932 Cedarville, AR 1,597 5.0 mi
72934 Chester, AR 1,047 8.4 mi
72956 Van Buren, AR 34,074 7.5 mi
72955 Uniontown, AR 438 8.6 mi
72921 Alma, AR 13,787 8.8 mi
72948 Natural Dam, AR 518 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Crawford County

72956 standard
Van Buren, AR
Pop: 34,074
72921 standard
Alma, AR
Pop: 13,787
72947 standard
Mulberry, AR
Pop: 4,433
72946 standard
Mountainburg, AR
Pop: 3,654
72932 standard
Cedarville, AR
Pop: 1,597
72934 standard
Chester, AR
Pop: 1,047

Related Areas

Crawford County Rudy, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72952 in? ▼
ZIP code 72952 (Rudy) 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 72952? ▼
ZIP code 72952 in Rudy, AR has a population of 2,945 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72952? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72952 is $49,254, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72952? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72952 is $165,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72952? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72952 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72952? ▼
ZIP code 72952 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72952? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72952 are: Construction (12), Transportation and warehousing (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72952? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72952 increased by 3.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 72952? ▼
In ZIP code 72952, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72952? ▼
In ZIP code 72952, approximately 96.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72952? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72952 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Rudy, AR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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