72434 ZIP Code — Imboden, AR

Lawrence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72434 is located in Imboden, Arkansas, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 86.62 square miles and serves a population of 2,073 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72434

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,804. 49% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,073
population
86.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72434 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72434

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City Status
Imboden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72415 Black Rock (6.6 mi) 72459 Ravenden (6.8 mi) 72455 Pocahontas (8.3 mi) 72460 Ravenden Springs (10.8 mi) 72458 Powhatan (12 mi) 72482 Williford (12 mi) 72466 Smithville (12.9 mi) 72542 Hardy (14.3 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (17.9 mi) 72440 Lynn (18.7 mi) 72476 Walnut Ridge (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,073
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 86.62 sq mi
Water area 0.19 sq mi
Latitude 36.2252
Longitude -91.1644
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 54.5% 58.8% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 35.4% 30.4% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 9.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,073
Population
24
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$45,804
Median household income
$24,366
Per capita income
$96,300
Median home value
$481
Median monthly rent
85.2%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
723
Housing units
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
94
Under 5
88
45
5–9
42
107
10–14
100
76
15–19
71
71
20–24
67
119
25–34
111
87
35–44
80
157
45–54
147
16
55–59
14
113
60–64
105
148
65–74
138
36
75–84
34
4
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1855927.0%
18 and over1,51473.0%
65 and over36317.5%
Median age36.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%
Two or more races 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4%
GroupCount%
White1,89187.5%
Two or more races1828.4%
Hispanic or Latino874%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.5% 58.8% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 35.4% 30.4% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 10.1% 9.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 4.0%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 2.7%
$15k–$25k 11.8%
$25k–$35k 17.4%
$35k–$50k 18.1%
$50k–$75k 9.7%
$75k–$100k 20.7%
$100k–$150k 16.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k2.7%
$15k–$25k11.8%
$25k–$35k17.4%
$35k–$50k18.1%
$50k–$75k9.7%
$75k–$100k20.7%
$100k–$150k16.6%
Median income$45,804

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.4%
$50k–$100k 26.7%
$100k–$150k 17.3%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k–$300k 26.3%
$300k–$500k 0.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$96,300
Median rent / month$481
Owner occupied85.2%
Renter occupied14.8%
Vacant3.7%
Single-family detached76.4%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes18.7%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.51

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.5%
2000–20096.8%
1990–199924.8%
1980–198916.4%
1970–197916.6%
1960–196914.4%
1950–19595.8%
1940–19493.2%
1939 or earlier3.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom7.4%
2 bedrooms20.6%
3 bedrooms52.8%
4 bedrooms9.5%
5+ bedrooms9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle33.9%
2 vehicles32.1%
3 or more32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.8%
Electricity21.9%
Propane / LP gas36.2%
Wood13.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36144.5%
Cohabiting couple425.2%
Male householder, no spouse19624.1%
Female householder, no spouse21326.2%
Households with children under 1836044.3%
Households with seniors (65+)23228.6%
Average household size2.55

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.5%19.3%
Married47.0%46.2%
Separated1.5%4.8%
Widowed3.3%17.7%
Divorced20.8%11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 7.4%
HS graduate 37.7%
Some college, no degree 26.8%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 8.1%
Graduate / professional 6.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.1%
Bachelor's or higher15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool30.7%
Kindergarten429.1%
Elementary school22348.4%
High school13829.9%
College / grad school5511.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%
Manufacturing 19.6%
Retail trade 12.7%
Construction 10.7%
Transportation & utilities 10.0%
Public administration 4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%
Other services 2.8%
Professional & management 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 2.2%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Finance & real estate 1.5%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.0%
Service17.9%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources & construction24.0%
Production & transportation11.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.8%
Government19.1%
Self-employed11.2%
Unpaid family workers0.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.1%
Carpool10.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.4%
Work from home2.6%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)37.8

Poverty

All people 10.1%
Under 18 years 16.7%
18 and over 7.7%
Married-couple families 1.9%
Female-led households 15.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.1%
Retirement income28.9%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP10.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure41.7%
High cholesterol39.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis30.1%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease10.3%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.1%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression25.7%
Fair or poor health21.1%
Poor mental health16.8%
Poor physical health14.4%
No health insurance14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist53.7%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss20.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans624.1%
Disability%
Any disability14.6%
Under 182.0%
18–64 years14.4%
65 and over34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance52.0%
Public insurance57.6%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 192.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,89191.2%
Spanish472.5%
Other Indo-European472.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,00396.6%
Born in same state1,99096.0%
Born in different state1,43369.1%
Foreign born130.6%
Naturalized citizen703.4%
Not a US citizen3144.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian40719.6%
French37518.1%
Arab2049.8%
AncestryCount%
English241.2%
Dutch130.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.2%
Internet access85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72434

What city is ZIP code 72434 in?

ZIP code 72434 is primarily assigned to Imboden, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72434 in?

ZIP code 72434 falls within Randolph County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72434 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 72434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72434 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 72434 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72434?

The median home value in ZIP code 72434 is $96,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72434?

The median household income in ZIP code 72434 is $45,804, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72434 in?

ZIP code 72434 observes the CST timezone.

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