Zip code 72852: Oark, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72852?

72852 is assigned to Oark, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72852 in?

72852 is mostly in Johnson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 72852?

About 189 people live in 72852, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72852?

The median household income in 72852 is $48,241.

Q: What zip codes are near 72852?

The closest zip codes to 72852 are 72854, 72830, 72752, 72760, 72721.

Residential delivery areaJohnson CountyCentral Time

Population

189

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$110K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

66.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

83 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72852

72852 is a rural zip code in Oark, Arkansas (Johnson County), covering 83 sq mi of land. About 189 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 66.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $48,241 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $110,400, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and sales. 52% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 72852 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 189 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age66.4
99th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.57th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%16th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older61.4%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%4th of 550 in AR
Self-employed workers51.7%
99th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%8th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate13.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%40th of 549 in AR
Veterans14.3%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%45th of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy22.7%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%163rd of 545 in AR
Uninsured rate13.2%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%80th of 548 in AR
Poverty rate12.2%
57th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%361st of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$43,750
35th
U.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934171st of 542 in AR
Per capita income$27,328
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225304th of 550 in AR
Median household income$48,241
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773323rd of 495 in AR
Broadband access80.4%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%341st of 545 in AR
Median home value$110,400
4th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000338th of 509 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher11.4%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%389th of 549 in AR
Population189
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391516th of 550 in AR
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi546th of 550 in AR
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%496th of 549 in AR
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2534th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%466th of 550 in AR
Residents under 180%
1st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%544th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%398th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%515th of 549 in AR
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%537th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.280
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479521st of 542 in AR

Measure	72852	Johnson	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Median age	66.4	39.1	38.5	38.9	99th	7th of 550
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	74.1%	66.4%	65.2%	99th	16th of 545
Residents 65 and older	61.4%	17%	17.6%	17.2%	99th	4th of 550
Self-employed workers	51.7%	10%	10.4%	10%	99th	8th of 549
Unemployment rateWeakness	13.4%	4.6%	4.9%	5.2%	98th	40th of 549
Veterans	14.3%	8.8%	7.4%	6.2%	97th	45th of 550
Housing vacancy	22.7%	10.7%	13.5%	10.1%	95th	163rd of 545
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.2%	8.2%	9%	8.4%	84th	80th of 548
Poverty rate	12.2%	19.8%	16%	12.5%	57th	361st of 545
Median earnings per worker	$43,750	$34,292	$41,934	$49,666	35th	171st of 542
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,328	$25,637	$34,225	$44,673	12th	304th of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,241	$45,995	$60,773	$80,734	8th	323rd of 495
Broadband accessWeakness	80.4%	74.3%	86.7%	91%	5th	341st of 545
Median home value	$110,400	$135,300	$188,000	$332,700	4th	338th of 509
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.4%	17.8%	25.7%	35.7%	4th	389th of 549
Population	189	26,003	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	516th of 550
Population density	2/sq mi	39/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	546th of 550
Work from home	0%	4.9%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	496th of 549
Diversity index	0	39	51.2	61.4	1st	534th of 550
Foreign-born residents	0%	8.2%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	466th of 550
Residents under 18	0%	24.2%	23.1%	22%	1st	544th of 550
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	398th of 549
Healthcare workers	0%	5.9%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	515th of 549
Government workers	0%	14.5%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	537th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.280	0.453	0.479	0.483	1st	521st of 542

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

26%

45–54

55–64

58%

65–74

75+

Median age

66.4

Under 18

65 and over

61.4%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 92
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 80.4%
Married couples: 68.5%
Living alone: 12%
Veterans (of adults): 14.3%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

59%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72852

$48,241

Johnson Co.

$45,995

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,328

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.280

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72852

$110,400

Johnson Co.

$135,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72852

—

Johnson Co.

$728

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

26%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 119
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 22.7%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

33%

10–19

20–29

29%

30–44

19%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

13.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

35.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

52%

Construction and repair

19%

Sales

17%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

52%

Other services

19%

Retail

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$43,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

51.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72852	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

67%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 80.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.4%
No internet access: 19.6%
Without health insurance: 13.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Oark
State: Arkansas
County: Johnson County
Center point: 35.6688° N, 93.5538° W
Land area: 83 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72852 spans 3 counties

Johnson County84% of land
Newton County16% of land
Madison County1% of land

Zip codes near 72852

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72854	Ozone, AR	7.3 mi	791	—	$99,700
72830	Clarksville, AR	11 mi	15,757	$42,416	$155,000
72752	Pettigrew, AR	12 mi	409	—	$122,300
72760	Saint Paul, AR	15 mi	300	$75,777	$181,800
72721	Combs, AR	15 mi	851	$60,306	$171,200
72840	Hartman, AR	15 mi	2,448	$49,750	$93,200
72949	Ozark, AR	16 mi	9,477	$56,837	$132,600
72821	Altus, AR	17 mi	1,972	$37,083	$100,000
72839	Hagarville, AR	18 mi	328	$48,750	$63,200
72832	Coal Hill, AR	18 mi	649	$27,356	$86,500
72776	Witter, AR	18 mi	520	$21,607	—
72846	Lamar, AR	18 mi	3,853	$61,250	$151,700

Questions about 72852

What city is zip code 72852?

72852 is assigned to Oark, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72852 in?

72852 is mostly in Johnson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 72852?

About 189 people live in 72852, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72852 in?

72852 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72852?

The median household income in 72852 is $48,241.

What zip codes are near 72852?

The closest zip codes to 72852 are 72854, 72830, 72752, 72760, 72721.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72852, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.