Zip code 72854: Ozone, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72854?

72854 is assigned to Ozone, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72854 in?

72854 is mostly in Johnson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72854?

About 791 people live in 72854, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 72854?

The closest zip codes to 72854 are 72852, 72839, 72752, 72628, 72830.

Residential delivery areaJohnson CountyCentral Time

Population

791

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$100K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

131 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

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

About 72854

72854 is a rural zip code in Ozone, Arkansas (Johnson County), covering 131 sq mi of land. About 791 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 48.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

29.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $99,700. 98% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.1 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and management. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 72854 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate97.8%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%32nd of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers20.7%
98th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%68th of 549 in AR
Veterans13.7%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%55th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate29.6%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%60th of 545 in AR
Median age48.2
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5160th of 550 in AR
Average commute32.1 min
84th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min96th of 508 in AR
Work from home19%
75th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%31st of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older18.5%
64th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%305th of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy6.2%
46th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%493rd of 545 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.427
42nd
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479279th of 542 in AR
Uninsured rate5.1%
34th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%400th of 548 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher21.1%
23rd
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%147th of 549 in AR
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%309th of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$37,623
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934310th of 542 in AR
Residents under 1817.2%
15th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%413th of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers6.3%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%363rd of 549 in AR
Per capita income$20,002
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225490th of 550 in AR
Median home value$99,700
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000374th of 509 in AR
Diversity index6.4
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2490th of 550 in AR
Population791
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391370th of 550 in AR
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi504th of 550 in AR
Broadband access65.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%494th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%467th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%474th of 498 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%399th of 549 in AR
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%538th of 549 in AR

Measure	72854	Johnson	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Homeownership rateStrength	97.8%	74.1%	66.4%	65.2%	99th	32nd of 545
Self-employed workers	20.7%	10%	10.4%	10%	98th	68th of 549
Veterans	13.7%	8.8%	7.4%	6.2%	97th	55th of 550
Poverty rateWeakness	29.6%	19.8%	16%	12.5%	96th	60th of 545
Median age	48.2	39.1	38.5	38.9	93rd	160th of 550
Average commuteWeakness	32.1 min	19.3 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	84th	96th of 508
Work from home	19%	4.9%	8.8%	15.1%	75th	31st of 549
Residents 65 and older	18.5%	17%	17.6%	17.2%	64th	305th of 550
Housing vacancy	6.2%	10.7%	13.5%	10.1%	46th	493rd of 545
Income inequality (Gini)	0.427	0.453	0.479	0.483	42nd	279th of 542
Uninsured rate	5.1%	8.2%	9%	8.4%	34th	400th of 548
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.1%	17.8%	25.7%	35.7%	23rd	147th of 549
Unemployment rate	3.3%	4.6%	4.9%	5.2%	21st	309th of 549
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,623	$34,292	$41,934	$49,666	16th	310th of 542
Residents under 18	17.2%	24.2%	23.1%	22%	15th	413th of 550
Healthcare workers	6.3%	5.9%	10.5%	9.7%	10th	363rd of 549
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,002	$25,637	$34,225	$44,673	3rd	490th of 550
Median home value	$99,700	$135,300	$188,000	$332,700	2nd	374th of 509
Diversity index	6.4	39	51.2	61.4	2nd	490th of 550
Population	791	26,003	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	370th of 550
Population density	6/sq mi	39/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	504th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	65.7%	74.3%	86.7%	91%	1st	494th of 545
Foreign-born residents	0%	8.2%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	467th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	49.9%	44.8%	51.1%	1st	474th of 498
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	399th of 549
Government workers	0%	14.5%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	538th of 549

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

12%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

21%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

15%

75+

Median age

48.2

Under 18

17.2%

65 and over

18.5%

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Black0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

6.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 361
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 72.9%
Married couples: 49.3%
Living alone: 27.1%
Veterans (of adults): 13.7%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

40%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

23%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72854

—

Johnson Co.

$45,995

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,002

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.427

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72854

$99,700

Johnson Co.

$135,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72854

—

Johnson Co.

$728

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 385
Owner-occupied: 97.8%
Vacant: 6.2%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

19%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

18%

20–29

15%

30–44

45–59

49%

60+

Average commute

32.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

39.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

50%

Construction and repair

16%

Management

13%

Healthcare

Sales

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Manufacturing

30%

Construction

24%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

22%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

Admin, support and management

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,623

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

20.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72854	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$39,632	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,389	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

41%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 65.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 36.3%
No internet access: 34.3%
Without health insurance: 5.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ozone
State: Arkansas
County: Johnson County
Center point: 35.6967° N, 93.4286° W
Land area: 131 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72854 spans 2 counties

Johnson County64% of land
Newton County36% of land

Zip codes near 72854

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72852	Oark, AR	7.3 mi	189	$48,241	$110,400
72839	Hagarville, AR	11 mi	328	$48,750	$63,200
72752	Pettigrew, AR	12 mi	409	—	$122,300
72628	Deer, AR	13 mi	737	$47,367	$119,100
72830	Clarksville, AR	13 mi	15,757	$42,416	$155,000
72846	Lamar, AR	16 mi	3,853	$61,250	$151,700
72760	Saint Paul, AR	18 mi	300	$75,777	$181,800
72666	Parthenon, AR	19 mi	354	$34,444	$113,900
72840	Hartman, AR	20 mi	2,448	$49,750	$93,200
72670	Ponca, AR	20 mi	153	—	—
72776	Witter, AR	20 mi	520	$21,607	—
72721	Combs, AR	21 mi	851	$60,306	$171,200

Questions about 72854

What city is zip code 72854?

72854 is assigned to Ozone, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72854 in?

72854 is mostly in Johnson County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72854?

About 791 people live in 72854, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72854 in?

72854 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 72854?

The closest zip codes to 72854 are 72852, 72839, 72752, 72628, 72830.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72854, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.