ZIP Code 72434 Demographics

Lawrence County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72434 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,073

↓ 87.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,804

↑ +5.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$96,300

↑ +14.2% vs county

Median Age

36.0 yrs

↑ 9.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.9%

↑ 26.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72434 compares to Lawrence County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72434 $46k Lawrence $44k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72434 $96k Lawrence $84k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

85.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$481

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72434 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$96,300
Down Payment (20%)$19,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$611P&I: $487 | Tax: $96 | Ins: $28
Rent (Local Median)
$481
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $130/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72434, sorted by distance.

72459 9.1 mi away lawrence county 72460 9.3 mi away randolph county 72482 12.0 mi away sharp county 72476 17.7 mi away lawrence county 72478 18.0 mi away randolph county 72449 19.3 mi away randolph county 65778 22.5 mi away oregon county 63942 23.6 mi away ripley county

About Lawrence County

Lawrence County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 16,258. The county's median household income is $43,606 and median home value is $84,300. ZIP code 72434 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lawrence County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.