ZIP Code 72459 Demographics

Lawrence County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72459 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,522

↓ 90.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$32,292

↓ 25.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$58,100

↓ 31.1% vs county

Median Age

47.2 yrs

↓ +18.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.6%

↓ +28.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72459 compares to Lawrence County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72459 $32k Lawrence $44k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72459 $58k Lawrence $84k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

79.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$492

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72459 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$58,100
Down Payment (20%)$11,620
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$369P&I: $294 | Tax: $58 | Ins: $17
Rent (Local Median)
$492
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $123/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72459, sorted by distance.

72482 3.9 mi away sharp county 72460 8.3 mi away randolph county 72434 9.1 mi away lawrence county 65778 16.6 mi away oregon county 72478 18.1 mi away randolph county 63942 21.8 mi away ripley county 72476 26.7 mi away lawrence county 72449 27.8 mi away randolph 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 72459 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.