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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 72176 has 9,418 residents and 3,461 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 33.4 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (88.6%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	9,418Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	8,678Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	11,045Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	133.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$68,840Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,461Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$176,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.72Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.71Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	8,472	8,734	9,013	8,972	9,438	9,329	10,183	9,808	9,066	8,549	9,352	8,714	8,895	8,678
Decennial Census	8,141	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	9,418	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.4

Male Median Age: 33

Female Median Age: 33.8

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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	376	407	359	326	304	344	397	364	272	306	301	247	221	166	125	104	53	28
Female	357	388	332	303	287	355	425	364	297	285	249	286	239	167	163	123	53	45
Total	733	795	691	629	591	699	822	728	569	591	550	533	460	333	288	227	106	73

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	8,340	93.17%
Black:	124	1.39%
Hispanic:*	299	3.34%
Asian:	45	0.50%
American Indian:	54	0.60%
Hawaiian:	2	0.02%
Other:	87	0.97%
Total:	8,951	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	4,700	49.90%	33.0 years
Females:	4,718	50.10%	33.8 years
Total:	9,418	100%	33.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	8,204	94.54%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	186	2.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	214	2.47%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	74	3.32%
Total Population:	8,678	100%
Total Native Population:	8,390	96.68%
Total Foreign-born Population:	288	3.32%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $68,840, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $23,249 (51.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,569. Family households earn a median of $68,233 versus $50,526 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,707). By gender, male median income is $54,253 and female is $43,653, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,600 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.1%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$45,591	$47,933	$47,471	$43,634	$44,146	$47,170	$50,647	$51,364	$57,271	$56,897	$61,629	$67,380	$77,511	$68,840
Median Family Income	$50,099	$50,322	$49,354	$44,576	$45,708	$50,966	$54,729	$54,147	$58,493	$60,278	$61,819	$68,125	$72,465	$68,233
Median NonFamily Income	$32,784	$34,071	$34,709	$30,819	$27,185	$35,345	$34,708	$38,650	$41,897	$34,703	$0	$60,385	$63,333	$50,526
Median Male Income	$41,458	$42,262	$42,307	$41,653	$39,375	$41,183	$44,895	$49,091	$49,438	$49,153	$49,317	$51,993	$53,750	$54,253
Median Female Income	$30,334	$27,379	$31,185	$31,404	$31,641	$35,240	$36,177	$37,190	$38,113	$36,512	$40,556	$44,545	$45,461	$43,653

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,928	62.71%
Unemployed:	88	1.40%
Not In Labor Force:	2,248	35.89%
Total:	6,264	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,497	38.11%
Service:	500	12.73%
Sales and Office:	974	24.80%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	540	13.75%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	417	10.62%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,928	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $176,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $73,700 (72.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,300. The median gross rent is $982, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $222 (29.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $184. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.76% (72.70% with a mortgage, 27.30% free-and-clear) and renters 28.24% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.57%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$102,300	$104,300	$105,100	$106,800	$109,600	$114,600	$119,300	$120,500	$117,700	$119,000	$133,900	$150,900	$165,000	$176,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	427	47.55%
$1,000 to $1,499:	319	35.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:	64	7.13%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	88	9.80%
Total:	898	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$760	$820	$699	$684	$690	$724	$763	$841	$798	$835	$913	$963	$995	$982

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,659	52.17%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	623	19.59%
Renter Occupied:	898	28.24%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,180	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,180	89.43%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	376	10.57%
Total Housing Units:	3,556	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,512	70.64%
Multi-Family Units:	305	8.58%
Other Units:	739	20.78%
Total Housing Units:	3,556	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 20.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 8.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (52.63%). College enrollment is 13.72%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	202	3.50%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	513	8.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,724	29.85%
Some college, no degree:	1,453	25.16%
Associate's degree:	718	12.43%
Bachelor's degree:	986	17.07%
Graduate or professional degree:	180	3.12%
Total:	5,776	100%
High school or higher:	5,061	87.62%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,166	20.19%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	5,302	57.03%
Public Insurance:	3,535	38.02%
No Insurance:	460	4.95%
Total:	9,297	100%
Has Health Insurance:	8,837	95.05%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	8.0%	8.0%	9.7%	9.1%	9.0%	7.4%	8.9%	6.2%	7.8%	5.9%	9.2%	10.7%	12.2%	8.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	213	9.74%
Kindergarten:	227	10.38%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,151	52.63%
High school (grades 9-12):	296	13.53%
College or graduate school:	300	13.72%
Total:	2,187	100%
Early Childhood:	440	20.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,674	76.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Ward, Arkansas
Names to Avoid:	Butlerville, Sylvania
Counties:	Lonoke County[Primary] Prairie County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:08:17 AM
Population:	9,418 [See All]
Area Codes:	327 / 870
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.9919, -91.8875
Land Area:	70.367 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/72176/zip-code-72176.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,061Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	35Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,348Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,616Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	60Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$3,066,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$13,099,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	354Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:	30780Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	699,757Source: Census
MSA:	Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSASource: Census
Land Area:	70.367 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.209 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	19318.29 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0573130Source: Census
Place Name:	Ward city; ArkansasSource: Census

ZIP Code 72176 in Ward, AR

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 72176

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72176

Sources & References