72854 ZIP Code — Ozone, AR

Johnson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72854 is located in Ozone, Arkansas, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 130.79 square miles and serves a population of 512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72854

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 $88,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,875. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 72854 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

512

population

130.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72854 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72854

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72854. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ozone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72852 Oark (7.3 mi) 72830 Clarksville (10.5 mi) 72628 Deer (12.4 mi) 72839 Hagarville (13.7 mi) 72752 Pettigrew (14.3 mi) 72666 Parthenon (17.3 mi) 72776 Witter (18.4 mi) 72760 Saint Paul (19.4 mi) 72846 Lamar (19.5 mi) 72840 Hartman (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	512
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	130.79 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.7105
Longitude	-93.4218
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	62.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	26.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.3%	10.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

512

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$36,875

Median household income

$21,928

Per capita income

$88,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

321

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

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	56	10.9%
18 and over	456	89.1%
65 and over	121	23.6%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 5.3%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	475	92.8%
Two or more races	27	5.3%
Black or African American	10	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	62.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	26.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.3%	10.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 41.0%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	41.0%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	0.4%
Median income	$36,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 5.0%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	33.4%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	28.7%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	20.1%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.0%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	24.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.1%
Electricity	28.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.5%
Wood	36.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	170	71.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	69	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	38	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	30.5%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.2%	6.3%
Married	69.9%	93.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	0.0%
Divorced	6.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 9.7%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 29.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	23.3%
High school	22	51.2%
College / grad school	11	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 38.3%

Retail trade 26.5%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Education & healthcare 6.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.8%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	14.8%
Natural resources & construction	30.2%
Production & transportation	29.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.3%
Carpool	11.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	29.1%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	16.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	42.5%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	32.0%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	488	95.3%
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)	512	100.0%
Born in same state	512	100.0%
Born in different state	261	51.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	130	25.4%
Italian	34	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	4.9%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72854

What city is ZIP code 72854 in?

ZIP code 72854 is primarily assigned to Ozone, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72854 in?

ZIP code 72854 falls within Johnson County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72854 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 72854 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72854 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 72854 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72854 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72854 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72854?

The median home value in ZIP code 72854 is $88,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72854 in?

ZIP code 72854 observes the CST timezone.