| City: | O Kean, Arkansas |
| County: | Randolph County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:10:05 AM |
| Population: | 192 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 327 / 870 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.1631, -90.8259 |
| Land Area: | 1.479 sq mi |
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O Kean, Arkansas serves 192 residents across a compact 0.005 square miles in Randolph County. The community has 58 occupied households, with 39 PO Boxes at the local post office. That's a PO Box adoption rate of 67%, meaning most residents use a PO Box for their mail.
Mail delivery here uses Highway Contract routes rather than traditional city or rural carrier routes. One street serves the area (N Highway 34), and the postal facility operates without city delivery service. The median household income is $53,571, with a median home value of $55,600. The population is predominantly white (92%), with a median age of 45.7 years.
The single street name indicates O Kean exists as a small settlement along Highway 34, with postal operations centered on Highway Contract route service rather than traditional residential street delivery.
ZIP Code 72449 has 192 residents and 58 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 45.7 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.9% male and 52.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.2%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 192Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 193Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 129.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 58Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $73,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 292 | 283 | 217 | 243 | 217 | 198 | 243 | 298 | 332 | 252 | 154 | 148 | 163 | 193 |
| Decennial Census | 213 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 192 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.7
Male Median Age: 47
Female Median Age: 43.5
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Female | 1 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 7 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| White: | 177 | 95.16% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 2.69% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.54% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 186 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 92 | 47.92% | 47.0 years |
| Females: | 100 | 52.08% | 43.5 years |
| Total: | 192 | 100% | 45.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 193 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 193 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 193 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $21,680 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,750. Family households earn a median of $80,625 versus $23,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,875). By gender, male median income is $52,171 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $52,171 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.9%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,680 | $22,000 | $22,019 | $21,929 | $21,734 | $25,000 | $28,250 | $26,964 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $42,083 | $50,104 | $53,571 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $26,250 | $30,625 | $24,886 | $24,000 | $23,750 | $28,333 | $32,083 | $30,893 | $34,375 | $38,214 | $46,250 | $40,000 | $59,000 | $80,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,380 | $20,880 | $20,972 | $20,938 | $20,804 | $20,417 | $10,750 | $12,250 | $0 | $34,286 | $37,083 | $50,729 | $47,500 | $23,750 |
| Median Male Income | $21,250 | $21,524 | $21,699 | $21,500 | $0 | $26,607 | $30,096 | $30,192 | $30,556 | $29,750 | $32,813 | $38,000 | $73,750 | $52,171 |
| Median Female Income | $21,250 | $23,125 | $20,938 | $22,500 | $0 | $52,857 | $52,813 | $53,438 | $48,750 | $56,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 82 | 51.25% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.63% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 77 | 48.13% |
| Total: | 160 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 36.59% |
| Service: | 9 | 10.98% |
| Sales and Office: | 1 | 1.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 18.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 32.93% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 82 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $73,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $22,400 (44.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $458 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $773. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.54% (50.75% with a mortgage, 49.25% free-and-clear) and renters 9.46% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $50,600 | $34,500 | $33,600 | $33,500 | $33,100 | $30,800 | $29,900 | $31,500 | $42,100 | $45,000 | $46,700 | $56,300 | $55,600 | $73,000 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 28.57% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 5 | 71.43% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $458 | $475 | $0 | $425 | $706 | $715 | $715 | $533 | $773 | $758 | $1,071 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 34 | 45.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 33 | 44.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 9.46% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 76.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 23 | 23.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 85 | 87.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 12.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 97 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.60% 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 80.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 8.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (83.33%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 8.97% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 10.34% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 82 | 56.55% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 8.97% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 7.59% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 1.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 6.21% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 117 | 80.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 11 | 7.59% |
| Private Insurance: | 94 | 45.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 95 | 45.67% |
| No Insurance: | 19 | 9.13% |
| Total: | 208 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 189 | 90.87% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 23.0% | 26.1% | 34.0% | 40.6% | 29.8% | 19.4% | 11.8% | 28.0% | 20.0% | 22.6% | 11.8% | 25.0% | 15.0% | 11.5% |
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: | 2 | 16.67% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 83.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 16.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 72449 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 171Source: 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 72449 is located in Randolph County, Arkansas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72449. It covers 1.479 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.479 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 72449 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 February 1, 2026.