72027 ZIP Code — Center Ridge, AR

Conway County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72027 is located in Center Ridge, Arkansas, within Conway County. It covers approximately 67.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,171 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72027

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,981. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 72027 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,171

population

67.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Center Ridge	Acceptable
Center Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72030 Cleveland (6.3 mi) 72157 Springfield (7.8 mi) 72156 Solgohachia (9.4 mi) 72013 Bee Branch (10.4 mi) 72039 Damascus (10.5 mi) 72063 Hattieville (11.7 mi) 72080 Jerusalem (12.3 mi) 72031 Clinton (12.8 mi) 72141 Scotland (13.4 mi) 72058 Greenbrier (15.5 mi) 72127 Plumerville (15.7 mi) 72181 Wooster (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,171
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	67.20 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	35.3803
Longitude	-92.5824
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	53.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,171

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$58,981

Median household income

$35,162

Per capita income

$90,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

19.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	213	18.2%
18 and over	958	81.8%
65 and over	371	31.7%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Black or African American 4.4%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,070	91%
Black or African American	52	4.4%
Two or more races	49	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	53.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	13.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.3%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$58,981

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	12.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	43.3%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.7%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	31.5%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	58.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.1%
Fuel oil	15.2%
Wood	4.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	227	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	110	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	190	35.6%
Households with children under 18	120	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	277	51.9%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	16.8%
Married	62.8%	38.2%
Separated	2.3%	2.8%
Widowed	9.6%	22.8%
Divorced	8.6%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	5.5%
Kindergarten	11	4.3%
Elementary school	88	34.8%
High school	94	37.2%
College / grad school	46	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.1%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Construction 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Other services 2.8%

Information 1.8%

Professional & management 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 7.0%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	65.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	13.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,125	96.1%
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)	1,171	100.0%
Born in same state	1,171	100.0%
Born in different state	935	79.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	170	14.5%
French	104	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	4.5%
English	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	73.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72027

What city is ZIP code 72027 in?

ZIP code 72027 is primarily assigned to Center Ridge, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72027 in?

ZIP code 72027 falls within Conway County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72027 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72027 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72027 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 72027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72027 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 72027 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72027?

The median home value in ZIP code 72027 is $90,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72027 in?

ZIP code 72027 observes the CST timezone.