ZIP Code 72949 - Ozark Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72949 is located in Ozark Arkansas. Portions of 72949 are also in Wiederkehr Village and Altus and Denning and White Oak Township (Franklin County) and McIlroy Township and Middle Township and Boston Township (Franklin County) and Shores Township and Morgan Township (Franklin County) and Watalula Township and Cobb Township and Mountain Township (Franklin County) and Walker Township (Franklin County) and Hogan Township and Wallace Township (Franklin County) and Batson Township and Wittich Township and Cravens Township and Roseville Township and Black Oak Township (Franklin County) and Dickerson-Hill Township and Barham Township and Limestone Township and Grover Township (Franklin County) and Mulberry Township (Franklin County) and White Rock Township and Ivy Township and Stonewall Township. 72949 is primarily within Franklin County, with some portions in Johnson County and Logan County. Regionally, 72949 is located in the Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area.
ZIP Code 72949 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ozark |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 9,606 |
| Area Code(s) | 479 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72949 Map
72949 Demographics
72949 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72949 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72949 is White. The current unemployment level in 72949 is 4.2%.
| Population | 9,606 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 25 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,896 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,455 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $400,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 92% |
72949 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,313 | 94.72% |
| Black | 84 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 352 | 3.58% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 59 | 0.6% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72949 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,473 | 94.54% |
| Black | 2 | 0.13% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 21 | 1.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.32% |
72949 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 736 | 11.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 542 | 8.82% |
| High School Diploma | 2,063 | 33.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 153 | 2.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 615 | 10.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,186 | 19.31% |
| Associates Degree | 543 | 8.84% |
| Masters Degree | 235 | 3.83% |
| Professional Degree | 70 | 1.14% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
72949 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.58978271, -93.83016205 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 72949 | Wiederkehr VillageAltusDenningWhite Oak Township (Franklin County)McIlroy TownshipMiddle TownshipBoston Township (Franklin County)Shores TownshipMorgan Township (Franklin County)Watalula TownshipCobb TownshipMountain Township (Franklin County)Walker Township (Franklin County)Hogan TownshipWallace Township (Franklin County)Batson TownshipWittich TownshipCravens TownshipRoseville TownshipBlack Oak Township (Franklin County)Dickerson-Hill TownshipBarham TownshipLimestone TownshipGrover Township (Franklin County)Mulberry Township (Franklin County)White Rock TownshipIvy TownshipStonewall Township |
| Region | Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fort Smith, AR-OK |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 383 Square Miles |
72949 Schools
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72949 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 37d - Arkansas Valley Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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