Blytheville, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72315
Mississippi County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,966
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,259
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Blytheville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72315 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 72315 (Blytheville, AR) rose +17.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.3 in 2023 to 187.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72315 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blytheville, Mississippi County, Arkansas, with 23,966 residents across 653.0 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72315 reports a modest median household income of $52,259 (8% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,714. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $134,600 (8% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $855; 59.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mississippi County, so 72315 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 72315
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blytheville, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72315.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
31 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 72315, Blytheville, 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
23,966
Population
653.0
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72315?
37.8
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
3.2%
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?
$52,259
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$30,714
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72315 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Blytheville, 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)
$52,259 46th percentile higher than 46% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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
10,221housing units
10,221
Total Housing Units
8,231
Occupied Units
1,990
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,600
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$855
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
+17.5%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72315 have increased 17.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 133 |
| 2021 | +2.4% | 136 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 158 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 159 |
| 2024 | +17.5% | 187 |
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 408 business establishments in ZIP 72315, employing approximately 7,425 people with a combined annual payroll of $480,170,000.
408
Businesses
7,425
Employees
$480.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 68 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 3.2% |
| Information | 8 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72315 vs 72321 →
ZIP 72315 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72315
Blytheville (72315)
23,966 residents
- 72358 1,690
Luxora (72358)
1,690 residents
- 63839 485
Cooter (63839)
485 residents
- 72426 196
Dell (72426)
196 residents
- 72321 154
Burdette (72321)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72315 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72315 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72426
Dell (72426)
$78,125 median income
- 72315
Blytheville (72315)
$52,259 median income
- 63839
Cooter (63839)
$42,250 median income
- 72358
Luxora (72358)
$32,841 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72315 ranks #2 of 4 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 72315, 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 (23,966 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 72315 in?
ZIP code 72315 (Blytheville) is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Mississippi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mississippi-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72315?
ZIP code 72315 in Blytheville, AR has a population of 23,966 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72315?
The median household income in ZIP 72315 is $52,259, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72315?
The median home value in ZIP 72315 is $134,600, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72315?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72315 is White at 49.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72315?
ZIP code 72315 has 408 business establishments employing approximately 7,425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72315?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72315 are: Retail trade (68), Health care and social assistance (58), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72315?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72315 increased by 17.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 72315?
In ZIP code 72315, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 72315?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72315 is 17.7 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 72315?
In ZIP code 72315, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72315?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72315 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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