ZIP Code 72952
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Rudy · Crawford County · Arkansas
- Population
- 2,945
- Median income
- $49,254
- Median home value
- $165,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.4%
- Land area
- 132.1 sq mi
22/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 53
Chicago
ZIP code 72952 in Rudy, Arkansas has a population of 2,945. The median household income is $49,254, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $165,600, 40% below the US average. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72952?
53.0
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
7.6%
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?
$49,254
Median Household Income
-13% vs state
$28,488
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
956
Total Housing Units
956
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Official Data Resources for Rudy, 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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