72415 ZIP Code — Black Rock, AR

Lawrence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72415 is located in Black Rock, Arkansas, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 38.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,289 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72415

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,192) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72415 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,289

population

38.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72415 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72415

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72415. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Black Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72458 Powhatan (5.6 mi) 72434 Imboden (6.6 mi) 72466 Smithville (7.2 mi) 72459 Ravenden (7.3 mi) 72440 Lynn (12.1 mi) 72482 Williford (13.9 mi) 72469 Strawberry (14.1 mi) 72455 Pocahontas (14.1 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (14.2 mi) 72572 Saffell (16.3 mi) 72542 Hardy (16.4 mi) 72460 Ravenden Springs (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,289
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	38.72 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	36.1311
Longitude	-91.1848
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.7%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,289

Population

People per sq mi

38.1

Median age

$55,192

Median household income

$29,749

Per capita income

$74,200

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

394

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	405	31.4%
18 and over	884	68.6%
65 and over	209	16.2%
Median age	38.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,269	98.4%
Two or more races	17	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	41.4%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.7%	1.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$55,192

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.3%

$50k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,200
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	27.2%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	32.0%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Wood	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	65.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	64	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	67	15.7%
Households with children under 18	167	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	33.9%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	16.6%
Married	58.5%	58.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	13.9%
Divorced	11.3%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	6.8%
Kindergarten	31	9.2%
Elementary school	182	54.0%
High school	92	27.3%
College / grad school	9	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Construction 10.5%

Retail trade 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Other services 7.5%

Public administration 3.0%

Professional & management 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.9%
Carpool	26.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.1

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 6.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	59.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,200	93.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,289	100.0%
Born in same state	1,289	100.0%
Born in different state	1,003	77.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	225	17.5%
Arab	203	15.7%
Italian	144	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.8%
English	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	92.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72415

What city is ZIP code 72415 in?

ZIP code 72415 is primarily assigned to Black Rock, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72415 in?

ZIP code 72415 falls within Lawrence County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72415 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 72415 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72415?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72415 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 72415 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72415?

The median home value in ZIP code 72415 is $74,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72415 in?

ZIP code 72415 observes the CST timezone.