| ZIP Code | 72412 |
|---|---|
| City | Beech Grove |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Greene County |
| Area Code | 327/870 |
| Elevation | 266 ft |
| Latitude | 36.125736 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.691725 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 101 (37.4%) |
| Some College | 42 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 20 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 21 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 78 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,260 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,900 ▼ 57% below avg ↓ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 205 |
| Vacant Units | 32 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 205 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 32 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 4.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 72412 is located in Beech Grove, Arkansas, within Greene County. With a population of 449, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 72412 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,260 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72412 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,900 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 72412 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%.
About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 72412 in Beech Grove, AR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 449 residents, a median household income of $72,260, and a median home value of $118,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.