72122 ZIP Code — Paron, AR

Saline County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72122 is located in Paron, Arkansas, within Saline County. It covers approximately 126.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72122

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $176,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($79,028) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 72122 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,224

population

126.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72122 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72122

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72087 Lonsdale (10.5 mi) 71909 Hot Springs Village (11.6 mi) 72019 Benton (12.8 mi) 72019 Benton (12.8 mi) 72126 Perryville (13.6 mi) 72135 Roland (15.5 mi) 72210 Little Rock (16.9 mi) 72002 Alexander (16.9 mi) 72223 Little Rock (17.2 mi) 72070 Houston (17.9 mi) 71901 Hot Springs National Park (18.5 mi) 72125 Perry (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,224
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	126.49 sq mi
Water area	1.88 sq mi
Latitude	34.7669
Longitude	-92.8166
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	57.3%	37.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	34.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	23.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,224

Population

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$79,028

Median household income

$46,723

Per capita income

$176,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

27.2%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

504

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

114

60–64

117

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	20.1%
18 and over	978	79.9%
65 and over	248	20.3%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,216	99.3%
Two or more races	8	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	37.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	34.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	23.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 21.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 3.7%

$50k–$75k 5.1%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 12.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	3.7%
$50k–$75k	5.1%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	12.8%
Median income	$79,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.3%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	27.9%
1980–1989	28.8%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	38.9%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	3.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	10.7%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	75.9%
Propane / LP gas	9.5%
Wood	10.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	421	83.0%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	17	3.4%
Female householder, no spouse	51	10.1%
Households with children under 18	109	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	37.1%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.5%	15.3%
Married	83.7%	73.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.3%
Widowed	2.8%	6.9%
Divorced	5.1%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	9.3%
Elementary school	88	40.9%
High school	84	39.1%
College / grad school	23	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 17.9%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Professional & management 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Information 8.1%

Other services 7.9%

Public administration 7.3%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Construction 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 27.2%

Under 18 years 30.5%

18 and over 26.4%

Married-couple families 28.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	23.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	68.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.7%
65 and over	19.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	51.6%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,170	95.6%
Spanish	30	2.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	30	2.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,180	96.4%
Born in same state	1,180	96.4%
Born in different state	822	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	44	3.6%
Not a US citizen	44	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	232	19%
Italian	147	12%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	100	8.2%
Irish	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72122

What city is ZIP code 72122 in?

ZIP code 72122 is primarily assigned to Paron, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72122 in?

ZIP code 72122 falls within Saline County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72122 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 72122 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72122?

27% of residents in ZIP code 72122 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72122?

The median home value in ZIP code 72122 is $176,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 72122?

ZIP code 72122 has an estimated population of 1,224 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72122 in?

ZIP code 72122 observes the CST timezone.