72949 ZIP Code
Ozark, Arkansas
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72949 |
| City/Town: | Ozark |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,606 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,779 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,112 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,338 |
| Median Home Value: | $116,100 |
| Land Area: | 317.9 sq miles
823.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.3 sq miles
18.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5628, -93.8072 |
Population Information (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,606 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,622 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,984 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 559 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 588 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 519 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 613 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 390 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,226 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,021 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,404 | 14.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 698 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 809 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,109 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 418 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 252 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $116,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $693 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,338 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,701 | 85.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 637 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,673 | 72.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,028 | 27.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,937 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 329 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 730 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,927 | 42.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,569 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 769 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 420 | 6.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 193 | 2.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 8.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72949 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,779 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,531 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,648 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,112 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,950 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,693 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 257 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,904 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,761 | 74.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 634 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 285 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,719 | 90.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 67 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 26 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 26 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 696 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 492 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 243 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 168 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 73 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72949 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 277 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 279 | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 478 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 231 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 648 | 17.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 667 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 505 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 477 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 24 | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 115 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72949 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,204 | 86.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 317 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 69 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 10 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 16 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 52 | 1.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72949 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 242 | 6.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 221 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 706 | 19.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 27 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 422 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 409 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 222 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 109 | 3.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 631 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 306 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 74 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 291 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,874 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,635 | 58.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,520 | 47.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 615 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72949 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,441 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,536 | 41.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 791 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 321 | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 92 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 430 | 11.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72949 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,114 | 71.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 92 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 269 | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 159 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 174 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 45 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 485 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72949 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 19 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 340 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 750 | 17.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 837 | 19.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 904 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 800 | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 241 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 127 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 139 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 181 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72949 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 63 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 218 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,164 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,357 | 54.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 457 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 79 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72949 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 999 | 27.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 49 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,466 | 66.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 148 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72949 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 155 | 4.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,242 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,276 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,028 | 27.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72949 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 307 | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 782 | 29.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 551 | 20.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 450 | 16.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 392 | 14.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 128 | 4.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 60 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72949 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,046 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $337 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $693 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,701 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,794 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 619 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 595 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,038 | 28.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 997 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,343 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72949 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,792 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,059 | 27.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,950 | 51.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 213 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 443 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 728 | 19.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72949 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,937 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 129 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 250 | 12.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 708 | 36.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 488 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 362 | 18.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,557 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 913 | 12.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,489 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,372 | 25.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 127 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,510 | 63.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 735 | 31.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72949 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,734 | 80.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,613 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,030 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 583 | 36.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 123 | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72949 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,542 | 99.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 61 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 64 | 104.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 64 | 104.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 64 | 104.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 32 | 52.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 32 | 52.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72949 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,047 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,901 | 98.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 146 | 1.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 73 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 50 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72949 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,701 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,334 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Ozark, AR72949