72644 ZIP Code — Lead Hill, AR

Boone County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72644 is located in Lead Hill, Arkansas, within Boone County. It covers approximately 87.89 square miles and serves a population of 2,768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72644

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,923. 57% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 72644 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,768

population

87.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lead Hill	Acceptable
Lead Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72662 Omaha (9.4 mi) 65627 Cedarcreek (10.5 mi) 72601 Harrison (11.8 mi) 72668 Peel (12.1 mi) 65733 Protem (12.5 mi) 65679 Kirbyville (12.9 mi) 65680 Kissee Mills (16.2 mi) 65672 Hollister (16.3 mi) 65739 Ridgedale (17.2 mi) 65731 Powersite (18 mi) 72633 Everton (18.1 mi) 72687 Yellville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,768
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	87.89 sq mi
Water area	7.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.4151
Longitude	-92.9885
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	69.1%	53.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,768

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$41,923

Median household income

$20,915

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,232

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

5–9

120

127

10–14

150

15–19

177

20–24

25–34

160

35–44

189

112

45–54

133

55–59

169

60–64

200

129

65–74

153

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	828	29.9%
18 and over	1,940	70.1%
65 and over	514	18.6%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,553	91%
Two or more races	170	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	38	1.4%
Black or African American	19	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.6%
Other race	7	0.2%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.1%	53.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	30.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.7%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 18.3%

$35k–$50k 28.1%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	18.3%
$35k–$50k	28.1%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$41,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.0%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	26.2%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.5%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	35.7%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	45.8%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	28.7%
3 or more	44.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	66.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	638	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	28	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	155	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	161	16.4%
Households with children under 18	431	43.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	347	35.3%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	24.5%
Married	61.0%	54.7%
Separated	1.8%	0.7%
Widowed	2.2%	10.8%
Divorced	8.8%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 19.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.3%
Kindergarten	24	3.5%
Elementary school	340	49.5%
High school	277	40.3%
College / grad school	44	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Other services 8.5%

Professional & management 7.5%

Retail trade 5.3%

Construction 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	25.8%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 20.5%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 7.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.7%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	43.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.1%
Under 18	17.8%
18–64 years	34.7%
65 and over	53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,697	97.4%
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)	2,714	98.0%
Born in same state	2,699	97.5%
Born in different state	1,275	46.1%
Foreign born	15	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	54	2.0%
Not a US citizen	3	5.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	966	34.9%
French	667	24.1%
English	138	5%
Arab	65	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	62	2.2%
Dutch	3	0.1%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72644

What city is ZIP code 72644 in?

ZIP code 72644 is primarily assigned to Lead Hill, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72644 in?

ZIP code 72644 falls within Boone County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72644 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 72644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72644 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 72644 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72644?

10% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 72644?

The median home value in ZIP code 72644 is $95,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72644 in?

ZIP code 72644 observes the CST timezone.