West Memphis, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72301
Crittenden County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,069
- 533/sq mi High-density area
- $42,859
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Memphis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 533
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72301 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72301 (West Memphis, AR) fell -5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.1 in 2023 to 183.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Memphis, Crittenden County, Arkansas, with 26,069 residents across 48.9 square miles, a density of 533 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72301 reports a modest median household income of $42,859 (24% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,362. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,100 (18% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $871; owner occupancy is 46.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Crittenden County, so 72301 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Memphis, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72301.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72301, West Memphis, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,069
Population
48.9
Area (sq mi)
533
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72301?
34.1
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
2.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$42,859
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$21,362
Per Capita Income
29.1%
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72301 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
West Memphis, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,859 24th percentile higher than 24% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,169housing units
11,169
Total Housing Units
9,393
Occupied Units
1,776
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,100
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$871
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72301 have decreased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 141 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 153 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 178 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 194 |
| 2024 | -5.4% | 184 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 528 business establishments in ZIP 72301, employing approximately 9,872 people with a combined annual payroll of $428,639,000.
528
Businesses
9,872
Employees
$428.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 94 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 12.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 57 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 19 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 72301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38109
Memphis (38109)
46,594 residents
- 38106
Memphis (38106)
27,222 residents
- 72301
West Memphis (72301)
26,069 residents
- 72364 15,831
Marion (72364)
15,831 residents
- 38103 12,180
Memphis (38103)
12,180 residents
- 38126 7,334
Memphis (38126)
7,334 residents
- 72376 1,977
Proctor (72376)
1,977 residents
- 72327 1,732
Crawfordsville (72327)
1,732 residents
- 72332 104
Edmondson (72332)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72301 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72327
Crawfordsville (72327)
$82,750 median income
- 38103
Memphis (38103)
$76,278 median income
- 72364
Marion (72364)
$74,462 median income
- 72376
Proctor (72376)
$50,347 median income
- 72301
West Memphis (72301)
$42,859 median income
- 38109
Memphis (38109)
$37,496 median income
- 38106 $30,232
Memphis (38106)
$30,232 median income
- 38126 $30,071
Memphis (38126)
$30,071 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72301 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72301, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,069 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72301 in?
ZIP code 72301 (West Memphis) is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas. Crittenden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crittenden-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72301?
ZIP code 72301 in West Memphis, AR has a population of 26,069 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72301?
The median household income in ZIP 72301 is $42,859, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72301?
The median home value in ZIP 72301 is $120,100, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72301 is African American at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72301?
ZIP code 72301 has 528 business establishments employing approximately 9,872 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72301 are: Retail trade (94), Health care and social assistance (84), Accommodation and food services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72301 decreased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72301?
In ZIP code 72301, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72301 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72301?
In ZIP code 72301, approximately 46.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72301 is 29.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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