| City: | Conway, Arkansas |
| Names to Avoid: | Uca, Univ Of Central, University Of Central Ar |
| County: | Faulkner County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 3:28:45 PM |
| Population: | 1,979 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 501 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 35.0791, -92.4567 |
| Land Area: | 0.154 sq mi |
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The University of Central Arkansas operates under dedicated ZIP code 72035 in Faulkner County, Arkansas. Founded in 1907 as Arkansas State Normal School, the institution was created specifically for teacher training and opened its doors on September 21, 1908, with about one hundred students. After becoming State College of Arkansas in 1967, it gained university status in 1975. Today UCA enrolls approximately 10,123 students across 162 academic programs on its 356-acre campus. This postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 1,979 residents with a median age of 19.5 years, and 98% live in non-institutional group quarters consistent with dormitory housing. Census ACS data shows 39% in Educational/Healthcare industries. Postal records show delivery codes for UCA Contract Station, Alumni Association, and University of Central Arkansas on Donaghey Avenue. Conway is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 1,979 |
| Median Age: | 19.5 |
| Housing Units: | 13 |
| Establishments: | 3 |
| Employment: | 94 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 72035 has 1,979 residents and 6 households (average 5.67 persons per household). The median age is 19.5 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 32.5% male and 67.5% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (45.7%, much lower than the state average of 70.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.9%, lower than the state average of 15.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,979Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,086Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 12,850.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.67Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 9.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,932 | 1,830 | 1,713 | 1,618 | 1,523 | 1,544 | 1,599 | 1,671 | 1,721 | 1,696 | 2,107 | 2,055 | 2,086 |
| Decennial Census | 1,083 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,979 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.5
Male Median Age: 19.6
Female Median Age: 19.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 1 | 2 | 454 | 180 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,012 | 317 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1,466 | 497 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 905 | 67.29% |
| Black: | 216 | 16.06% |
| Hispanic:* | 118 | 8.77% |
| Asian: | 41 | 3.05% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 61 | 4.54% |
| Total: | 1,345 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 643 | 32.49% | 19.6 years |
| Females: | 1,336 | 67.51% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 1,979 | 100% | 19.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,021 | 96.88% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 65 | 3.12% |
| Total Population: | 2,086 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,021 | 96.88% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 65 | 3.12% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($58,773), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($42,910), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 25.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is notably higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (44.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $22,931 | $22,656 | $23,229 | $23,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $6,806 | $7,308 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,489 | $5,417 | $5,577 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 493 | 23.68% |
| Unemployed: | 34 | 1.63% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,555 | 74.69% |
| Total: | 2,082 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 62 | 12.58% |
| Service: | 221 | 44.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 128 | 25.96% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 82 | 16.63% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 493 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.10%, which is on par with the state rate (9.00%). Private coverage is 88.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (59.50%). Public coverage is 11.40%, which is markedly below the state rate (43.90%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (22.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 9 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,836 | 83.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 238 | 10.82% |
| No Insurance: | 126 | 5.73% |
| Total: | 2,200 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,074 | 94.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,086 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,086 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 72035 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,345Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72035 is located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, within the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30780) and Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 753,605 people, about 0.26% of whom live in ZIP Code 72035. It covers 0.154 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 753,605Source: Census |
| MSA: | Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.154 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4978.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0515190Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Conway city; ArkansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 72035 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.