72030 ZIP Code — Cleveland, AR

Conway County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72030 is located in Cleveland, Arkansas, within Conway County. It covers approximately 54.70 square miles and serves a population of 680 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72030

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $36,061. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 72030 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

680

population

54.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72030 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72030

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cleveland	Acceptable
Cleveland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72080 Jerusalem (6.2 mi) 72027 Center Ridge (6.3 mi) 72063 Hattieville (8.3 mi) 72156 Solgohachia (9.5 mi) 72141 Scotland (10 mi) 72157 Springfield (12.1 mi) 72031 Clinton (12.1 mi) 72823 Atkins (15.2 mi) 72013 Bee Branch (15.8 mi) 72843 Hector (16.6 mi) 72039 Damascus (16.7 mi) 72110 Morrilton (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	680
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	54.70 sq mi
Water area	0.75 sq mi
Latitude	35.4096
Longitude	-92.6884
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	65.4%	53.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

680

Population

People per sq mi

55.7

Median age

$36,061

Median household income

$25,837

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

34.0%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

239

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	108	15.9%
18 and over	572	84.1%
65 and over	138	20.3%
Median age	55.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.8%

Black or African American 28.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Two or more races 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	452	63.8%
Black or African American	199	28.1%
Hispanic or Latino	29	4.1%
Two or more races	29	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	53.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 21.4%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.4%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$36,061

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.3%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	24.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	13.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.7%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	34.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	12.9%
3 or more	47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	37.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Fuel oil	13.9%
Wood	25.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	153	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	104	35.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	37	12.6%
Households with children under 18	70	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	25.9%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	17.0%
Married	55.1%	57.1%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	1.4%
Divorced	14.1%	22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 69.8%

Some college, no degree 5.4%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.9%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	74.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	25.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Other services 17.5%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Construction 7.5%

Professional & management 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	11.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	31.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.9%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	22.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.9

Poverty

All people 34.0%

Under 18 years 79.6%

18 and over 25.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.9%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	25.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.0%
Under 18	38.9%
18–64 years	25.1%
65 and over	82.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.4%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	636	93.5%
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)	680	100.0%
Born in same state	680	100.0%
Born in different state	582	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	133	19.6%
Italian	124	18.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	86	12.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.2%
Internet access	72.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72030

What city is ZIP code 72030 in?

ZIP code 72030 is primarily assigned to Cleveland, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72030 in?

ZIP code 72030 falls within Conway County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72030?

34% of residents in ZIP code 72030 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72030?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72030?

The median household income in ZIP code 72030 is $36,061, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 72030?

ZIP code 72030 has an estimated population of 680 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72030 in?

ZIP code 72030 observes the CST timezone.