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 |
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 3.4%.
| Population | 9,606 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| 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 (February 2025) | 3.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 94.72% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 92.00% |
72949 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | 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/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | 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 Attained | 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 Village, Altus, Denning, White Oak Township (Franklin County), McIlroy Township, Middle Township, Boston Township (Franklin County), Shores Township, Morgan Township (Franklin County), Watalula Township, Cobb Township, Mountain Township (Franklin County), Walker Township (Franklin County), Hogan Township, Wallace Township (Franklin County), Batson Township, Wittich Township, Cravens Township, Roseville Township, Black Oak Township (Franklin County), Dickerson-Hill Township, Barham Township, Limestone Township, Grover Township (Franklin County), Mulberry Township (Franklin County), White Rock Township, Ivy Township, Stonewall 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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