72034 ZIP Code — Conway, AR
Faulkner County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72034 is located in Conway, Arkansas, within Faulkner County. It covers approximately 47.92 square miles and serves a population of 48,286 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.
About ZIP code 72034
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
The gap between median ($57,081) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
48,286
population
47.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72034 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72034
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Conway | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72035 Conway (2.5 mi)
72106 Mayflower (5.4 mi)
72032 Conway (6.7 mi)
72181 Wooster (8.3 mi)
72127 Plumerville (9.4 mi)
72135 Roland (11.8 mi)
72070 Houston (12.8 mi)
72113 Maumelle (13.6 mi)
72199 North Little Rock (14.6 mi)
72173 Vilonia (15.7 mi)
72157 Springfield (15.9 mi)
72058 Greenbrier (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,286 |
| Population density | 1,008 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.80 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.0472 |
| Longitude | -92.4868 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 501 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.2% | 47.4% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 29.0% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 19.9% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
48,286
Population
1,008
People per sq mi
31.2
Median age
$57,081
Median household income
$34,888
Per capita income
$235,000
Median home value
$946
Median monthly rent
47.2%
Home ownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
11,344
Housing units
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,260
Under 5
1,342
1,567
5–9
1,668
1,212
10–14
1,290
1,474
15–19
1,570
3,890
20–24
4,143
3,445
25–34
3,669
3,203
35–44
3,411
2,395
45–54
2,551
1,193
55–59
1,270
1,062
60–64
1,131
1,360
65–74
1,448
955
75–84
1,017
368
85+
392
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,129 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 38,157 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,540 | 11.5% |
| Median age | 31.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Black or African American
16.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
2%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,197 | 73% |
| Black or African American | 8,046 | 16.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,231 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,278 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 980 | 2% |
| Other race | 795 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.2% | 47.4% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 29.0% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 19.9% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
9.6%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $57,081 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
4.4%
$100k–$150k
8.1%
$150k–$200k
20.5%
$200k–$300k
33.3%
$300k–$500k
21.0%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,000 |
| Median rent / month | $946 |
| Owner occupied | 47.2% |
| Renter occupied | 52.8% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 59.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% |
| 3 or more | 20.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.4% |
| Electricity | 56.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,456 | 42.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,374 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,777 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,425 | 32.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,672 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,925 | 19.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 36.6% |
| Married | 46.7% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
22.0%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
19.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 960 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 387 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,451 | 32.2% |
| High school | 2,016 | 14.6% |
| College / grad school | 6,005 | 43.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.7%
Retail trade
13.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Professional & management
10.2%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Construction
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.9%
Information
1.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.0% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
18.1%
Under 18 years
12.0%
18 and over
19.8%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
35.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.7% |
| Retirement income | 16.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.1% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,602 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.4% |
| Public insurance | 28.2% |
| No insurance | 7.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,684 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 708 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 408 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 277 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,189 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 46,032 | 95.3% |
| Born in different state | 31,735 | 65.7% |
| Foreign born | 157 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,097 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,012 | 48.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,708 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 3,460 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 2,674 | 5.5% |
| English | 199 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 118 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 47 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 42 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 40 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72034
What city is ZIP code 72034 in?
ZIP code 72034 is primarily assigned to Conway, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72034 in?
ZIP code 72034 falls within Faulkner County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72034?
18% of residents in ZIP code 72034 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 72034?
ZIP code 72034 has an estimated population of 48,286 residents, with a density of 1,008 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72034?
The median household income in ZIP code 72034 is $57,081, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72034?
The median home value in ZIP code 72034 is $235,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72034 in?
ZIP code 72034 observes the CST timezone.