| ZIP Code | 72834 |
|---|---|
| City | Dardanelle |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Yell County |
| Area Code | 479 |
| Elevation | 394 ft |
| Latitude | 35.170653 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -93.201502 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05149 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 193 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,754 (30.2%) |
| Some College | 1,247 (21.5%) |
| Associates | 930 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 475 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,214 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,191 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $148,300 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $836/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,294 |
| Vacant Units | 241 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,294 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 241 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 72834 is located in Dardanelle, Arkansas, within Yell County. With a population of 9,908, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 72834 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,191 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72834 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $148,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $836 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 72834 is primarily White (70.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72834 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 72834 in Dardanelle, AR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,908 residents, a median household income of $63,191, and a median home value of $148,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.