Private Schools Market: ZIP 72022
Opportunity Score
80
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 72022 is an urban area. with a population of 18,350 and household incomes above the national median ($84,471).
Area Profile
18,350
Population
$84,471
Median Income
+13% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 36.0 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 25.7% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 72022.
8
Child Care Centers
4.4 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$990
2BR Fair Market Rent
$987
Median Gross Rent
$220 K
Median Home Value
14
Bank Branches
$800 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Arkansas
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Related Businesses
- 8
- Bank Branches
- 14
vs. National Average
Median Income
+13% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
72002
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72210
7.5 mi
Pop: 14,544
$65,765
Walk: 6.6
72011
7.6 mi
Pop: 4,635
$88,636
72103
7.8 mi
Pop: 14,160
$61,967
Walk: 4.2
72015
10.4 mi
Pop: 27,902
$64,550
Walk: 11.4
72211
11.0 mi
Pop: 22,836
$80,808
Walk: 10.2
72209
11.8 mi
Pop: 33,200
$40,267
Walk: 10.6
72204
12.1 mi
Pop: 31,219
$39,088
Walk: 14.1
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits