US ZIP Code
72934

Chester, AR

Crawford County  ·  Arkansas

● Active
👥 893 Population ↑ 32% since 2019
🎂 62.4 Median Age ↑ 20% since 2019
🎓 30.2% College Grads
▼ 22% below avg
📊 2.5% Unemployment
▼ 49% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code72934
CityChester
StateArkansas (AR)
CountyCrawford County
Area Code479
Elevation1,481 ft
Latitude35.686804
Longitude-94.284334
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS05033
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 51.1% (456) Female 48.9% (437) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
11%
18–24
1%
25–44
8%
45–64
51%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.47
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
HS Graduate163 (41.4%)
Some College12 (3%)
Associates100 (25.4%)
Bachelors34 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree85 (21.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 3%Associates: 25.4%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
HS Grad41.4%
Some College3.0%
Associates25.4%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95%Renter: 5%Tenure
Owner95.0%
Renter5.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–100k
7%
$100k–150k
3%
$150k–200k
22%
$200k–300k
10%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median Rent$636/mo ↑ 3% since 2019
Total Units379
Vacant Units18
Avg HH Size2.47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–50k
30%
$50k–75k
3%
$75k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
34%
$150k–200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
1%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
51%

Summary

Total Units379
Vacant18
Owner Occupied95.0%
Renter Occupied5.0%
Avg HH Size2.47
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 72934 is in Chester, AR, in Crawford County.
ZIP code 72934 is located in Arkansas (AR).
ZIP code 72934 is in Crawford County, AR.
ZIP 72934 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 72934 is 893 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 72934

ZIP code 72934 is located in Chester, Arkansas, within Crawford County. With a population of 893, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.4 years.

Renters can expect to pay around $636 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.

The population of 72934 is primarily White (96.98%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%.

The unemployment rate in 72934 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.

Overall, ZIP code 72934 in Chester, AR is characterized as moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.