Zip Code 72730

AR · Population: 10,842

C+
55/100
6
F
Safety
68
B
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 72730

Zip code 72730 is located in Arkansas and is home to approximately 10,842 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 55/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

The median household income here is $84,563, with home values near $219,500 and rents around $1,149/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.9%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$84,563
Home Value
$219,500
Rent
$1,149/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
21.9%
Unemployment
0.9%
Owner-Occupied
79.9%
Rent Burden
16.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety6FLower crime = higher score
Affordability68BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall55C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).