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Conway, AR
City in Faulkner County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72032, 72034, 72035.
Population
67,642
Land area
46.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,450
ZIP codes
3
Conway and its ZIP codes
Conway at a glance
- Conway is about 25 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 7th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $63,004 a year, 4% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,100 (34% above Arkansas) and median rent is $1,011 a month.
Local data for Conway, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools20
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks38
- Post Offices2
- Parks22
- Grocery Stores23
- Restaurants292
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places29
Housing and community stats
Conway, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,004
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$252,100
Median rent
$1,011/mo
Homeownership
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher
42.7%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,298), Irish Americans (4,231), Mexican Americans (3,210).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Faulkner County. PPP loans are for Conway.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,551
45,993 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,556
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$759M
FY 2026, $6,146 per person
PPP loans
$71.6M
1,282 loans, 8,927 jobs reported
How people get to work
Conway, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Conway, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
775
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
420
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 27°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Conway, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Conway
3 in or overlapping Conway. Population shown
Cities near Conway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayflowerCity | 7 mi | 4.5 |
| MenifeeTown | 7.2 mi | 2.3 |
| WoosterTown | 8.4 mi | 2.8 |
| FourcheTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BigelowTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenbrierCity | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| HollandCity | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| PlumervilleCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| RolandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.1 |
| HoustonTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| ViloniaCity | 14 mi | 8 |
| Natural StepsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| MaumelleCity | 16 mi | 12.4 |
| EnolaTown | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| Twin GrovesTown | 17 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Conway, AR in?
- Conway is in Faulkner County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Conway, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Conway include 72032, 72034, 72035.
- What is the population of Conway, AR?
- About 67,642 people live in Conway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Conway?
- Nearby places include Mayflower (7 mi), Menifee (7.2 mi), Wooster (8.4 mi), Fourche (11 mi), Bigelow (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023