72934 ZIP Code — Chester, AR

Crawford County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72934 is located in Chester, Arkansas, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 70.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72934

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 72934 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,035

population

70.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72934 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72934

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72934. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72952 Rudy (8.4 mi) 72932 Cedarville (8.9 mi) 72948 Natural Dam (9.2 mi) 72946 Mountainburg (10.2 mi) 72955 Uniontown (11.4 mi) 72774 West Fork (13.3 mi) 72959 Winslow (13.4 mi) 72729 Evansville (14.1 mi) 72717 Canehill (14.3 mi) 72956 Van Buren (15.1 mi) 72921 Alma (15.7 mi) 72753 Prairie Grove (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,035
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	70.97 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.6845
Longitude	-94.2616
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.8%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,035

Population

People per sq mi

62.3

Median age

Median household income

$26,773

Per capita income

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

443

Housing units

15.8%

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

153

60–64

145

116

65–74

111

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	9.2%
18 and over	940	90.8%
65 and over	302	29.2%
Median age	62.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.4%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	989	93.4%
Two or more races	46	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.8%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 13.8%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 24.1%

$35k–$50k 1.2%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 32.7%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.8%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	24.1%
$35k–$50k	1.2%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	6.5%
$100k–$150k	32.7%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.2%

$50k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	31.9%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	31.1%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	0.2%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	20.5%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	57.0%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Wood	41.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	274	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.2%
Male householder, no spouse	119	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	34	7.9%
Households with children under 18	92	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	242	56.5%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	6.4%
Married	68.7%	76.3%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.2%	16.9%
Divorced	5.0%	0.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 42.2%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 8.4%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.0%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	55.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	23.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	14.3%
High school	59	60.2%
College / grad school	2	2.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Other services 23.0%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Professional & management 9.8%

Construction 5.6%

Retail trade 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 1.1%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.8%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	125	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.1%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	33.7%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.0%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,009	97.5%
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)	1,035	100.0%
Born in same state	1,020	98.6%
Born in different state	888	85.8%
Foreign born	15	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	419	40.5%
Italian	60	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.6%
French	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	58.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72934

What city is ZIP code 72934 in?

ZIP code 72934 is primarily assigned to Chester, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72934 in?

ZIP code 72934 falls within Crawford County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72934 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 72934 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72934 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 72934 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72934 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72934 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72934 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 72934 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72934 in?

ZIP code 72934 observes the CST timezone.