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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
$52,259
Median income
$134,600
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,714. Poverty here runs at 20.8%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. Housing costs here run $134,600 for a typical home value (8% below the state average), with rent averaging $855 a month; 59.1% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72315, plus 6 more within Mississippi County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 72315?

37.8

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 49.3%
African American 42.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$30,714

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72315 ranks nationally

Blytheville, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,259 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,221

Total Housing Units

8,231

Occupied Units

1,990

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$134,600

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72315 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72315 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72321 Burdette, AR 154 6.6 mi
72358 Luxora, AR 1,690 7.9 mi
72426 Dell, AR 196 8.2 mi
63839 Cooter, MO 485 10.8 mi

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Osceola, AR
Pop: 8,606
72442 standard
Manila, AR
Pop: 4,886
72438 standard
Leachville, AR
Pop: 2,574
72358 standard
Luxora, AR
Pop: 1,690
72350 standard
Joiner, AR
Pop: 1,226
72395 standard
Wilson, AR
Pop: 1,017

Related Areas

Mississippi County Blytheville, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.