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ZIP 72176

Part of Ward, AR
Pop. 8,678·Lonoke County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,306/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$659
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ZIP 72176 · $1,306
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,672/yr
At $1,306/mo median
Location
CityWard
StateAR
CountyLonoke County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72176 (Ward, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,678
Median income
$68,840
Median age
34
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
26.5%
24.4%
26.5%
Under 1826.5%
18–3424.4%
35–5426.5%
55–6412%
65+10.6%
Gender
53.5%
46.5%
Male53.5%
Female46.5%
Race & ethnicity
88.1%
White88.1%
Black2%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian1.6%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
12.4%
29.8%
37.6%
20.2%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72176 in Ward, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,629 → $68,840
up 11.7%
Population
9,352 → 8,678
down 7.2%
Renter share
33.2% → 28.2%
-5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
14.6% → 20.2%
+5.6 pts
Median age
31.7 → 34
+2.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $61,629 to $68,840 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.7% shift. Headcount in the area went from 9,352 to 8,678 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.2% change. About 28.2% of households rent today, against 33.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.6% to 20.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72176 covers Ward, AR. The median rent here is $1,306/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($68,840/yr), ZIP 72176 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72176?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72176 (Ward, AR) is $1,306. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72176 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72176's median rent of $1,306/mo is $659 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72176 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72176 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #32 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,306/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72176?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,306/mo in ZIP 72176. The local median household income is $68,840/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72176?

Rent in ZIP 72176 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 72176 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72176 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,306/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($68,840/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72176 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72176 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of ZIP 72176 households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72176 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72176 compare to the rest of Ward?

ZIP 72176 is pricier than Ward as a whole. At $1,306/mo, it's $51 above the Ward citywide median of $1,255/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72176 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72176 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,306/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 72176's median household income ($68,840/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72176 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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