72029 ZIP Code — Clarendon, AR

Monroe County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72029 is located in Clarendon, Arkansas, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 93.40 square miles and serves a population of 1,678 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72029

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $30,089. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) 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 72029 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,678

population

93.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72029 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72029

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clarendon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72069 Holly Grove (1.7 mi) 72026 Casscoe (7.9 mi) 72038 Crocketts Bluff (9.9 mi) 72134 Roe (10.5 mi) 72366 Marvell (13.8 mi) 72003 Almyra (17.8 mi) 72374 Poplar Grove (18.8 mi) 72368 Moro (18.8 mi) 72140 Saint Charles (18.9 mi) 72021 Brinkley (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,678
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	93.40 sq mi
Water area	3.11 sq mi
Latitude	34.5812
Longitude	-91.1880
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	67.9%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	11.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,678

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$30,089

Median household income

$19,204

Per capita income

$76,400

Median home value

$482

Median monthly rent

61.9%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

567

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

149

55–59

60–64

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	383	22.8%
18 and over	1,295	77.2%
65 and over	398	23.7%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.8%

Black or African American 30.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,088	64.8%
Black or African American	513	30.6%
Two or more races	55	3.3%
Asian	13	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.9%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	11.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 15.9%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	15.9%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$30,089

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.8%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 0.5%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,400
Median rent / month	$482
Owner occupied	61.9%
Renter occupied	38.1%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	13.4%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.2%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	31.1%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	59.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	216	35.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	109	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	276	45.2%
Households with children under 18	134	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	302	49.4%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	27.5%
Married	42.2%	31.8%
Separated	2.6%	5.6%
Widowed	7.1%	21.2%
Divorced	3.0%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.1%
Kindergarten	15	3.2%
Elementary school	240	51.4%
High school	106	22.7%
College / grad school	96	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Retail trade 9.8%

Public administration 9.6%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.9%

Construction 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.4%
Government	24.5%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	6.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	48.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.2%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	68.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.0%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,658	98.8%
Spanish	16	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	13	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,665	99.2%
Born in same state	1,657	98.7%
Born in different state	1,405	83.7%
Foreign born	8	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.8%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	188	11.2%
French	97	5.8%
Arab	90	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.2%
Polish	3	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	79.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72029

What city is ZIP code 72029 in?

ZIP code 72029 is primarily assigned to Clarendon, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72029 in?

ZIP code 72029 falls within Monroe County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72029 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 72029 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72029?

21% of residents in ZIP code 72029 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72029?

13% 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 72029 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 72029 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72029 in?

ZIP code 72029 observes the CST timezone.