72949 ZIP Code, Ozark, AR
72949 is a ZIP code in Ozark, Arkansas — mostly in Franklin County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson and Logan counties. It covers 318 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72821, 72832 and 72947. 9,477 people live here in 3,800 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $56,837, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Ozark, AR
- County: Franklin County
- Land area: 318 sq mi
- Population: 9,477
- Median household income: $56,837
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,477 |
| Households | 3,800 |
| Median household income | $56,837 |
| Income per person | $27,934 |
| Median age | 42.9 |
| Homeowners | 75.7% |
| Median home value | $132,600 |
| Median rent | $717 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% |
| Broadband internet | 81.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 6.3% |
| $15–25K | 13.1% |
| $25–35K | 9.3% |
| $35–50K | 13.6% |
| $50–75K | 12.7% |
| $75–100K | 18.7% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 1.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.1% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.9% |
| 25–34 | 14.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.2% |
| 45–54 | 13.4% |
| 55–64 | 16.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.3% |
| Owned outright | 34.0% |
| Rented | 22.0% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.1% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 9.5% |
| 5–19 units | 1.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.4% |
| Mobile / other | 12.5% |
Businesses in 72949
189 business establishments with 3,525 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 33
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 24
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 19
- Construction: 17
- Accommodation and Food Services: 16
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Finance and Insurance: 14
- Transportation and Warehousing: 10
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72821 — Wiederkehr Village city, AR (8.9 mi)
- 72832 — Coal Hill city, AR (12.1 mi)
- 72947 — Mulberry city, AR (12.9 mi)
- 72840 — Hartman city, AR (13 mi)
- 72721 (15.1 mi)
- 72852 — Oark CDP, AR (16 mi)
- 72830 — Clarksville city, AR (17 mi)
- 72951 — Ratcliff city, AR (18.7 mi)
Areas that include 72949
- Ozark, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Altus, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Denning, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wiederkehr Village, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Johnson County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Franklin County
- No. 5 of 6: highest median home value in Franklin County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Franklin County
- No. 5 of 6: highest share of households with children in Franklin County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Franklin County
- No. 4 of 6: lowest median age in Franklin County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median age in Franklin County
- No. 4 of 6: fastest population growth in Franklin County
Mail every home in 72949
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72949, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72949 in?
- 72949 is a Ozark, AR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Ozark; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72949 in?
- 72949 is mostly in Franklin County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Johnson and Logan counties.
- What is the population of 72949?
- About 9,477 people (±549), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 9,725.
- What is the median household income in 72949?
- $56,837 (±$9,935), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72949?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72949 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72949?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72821 (8.9 mi, Wiederkehr Village), 72832 (12.1 mi, Coal Hill), 72947 (12.9 mi, Mulberry), 72840 (13 mi, Hartman), 72721 (15.1 mi) and 72852 (16 mi, Oark).
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