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 Moderate-density area
- $49,254
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 32nd 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 covers 132.1 square miles in Rudy, Crawford County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,945 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72952 reports a modest median household income of $49,254 (13% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,488. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $165,600 (14% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $725; 96.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crawford County, so 72952 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 72952
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rudy, AR
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$28,488
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72952 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Rudy, 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)
$49,254 39th percentile higher than 39% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
956housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 72952 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72956
Van Buren (72956)
34,074 residents
- 72921
Alma (72921)
13,787 residents
- 72952 2,945
Rudy (72952)
2,945 residents
- 72932 1,597
Cedarville (72932)
1,597 residents
- 72934 1,047
Chester (72934)
1,047 residents
- 72948 518
Natural Dam (72948)
518 residents
- 72955 438
Uniontown (72955)
438 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72952 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72952 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72948
Natural Dam (72948)
$75,795 median income
- 72921
Alma (72921)
$75,008 median income
- 72956
Van Buren (72956)
$62,988 median income
- 72932
Cedarville (72932)
$59,740 median income
- 72934
Chester (72934)
$59,282 median income
- 72952
Rudy (72952)
$49,254 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72952, 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 (2,945 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 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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