Caldwell, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72322

St. Francis County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

195
39/sq mi
$35,750
Median income
6.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Caldwell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72322 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72322 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Caldwell, St. Francis County, Arkansas, home to just 195 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72322 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,750 (37% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $18,654. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging - a month; 57.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Francis County, letting you compare 72322 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 72322, Caldwell, 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

195

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72322?

66.5

Median Age

73.2%

Male

26.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$35,750

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$18,654

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72322 ranks nationally

Caldwell, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,750 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.5%

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

What does housing look like?

23

Total Housing Units

19

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%

1988

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72322 vs 72326 →

ZIP 72322 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 72322 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72322 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 72322 ranks #4 of 5 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
72326 Colt, AR 2,267 5.5 mi
72335 Forrest City, AR 20,121 6.3 mi
72359 Madison, AR 430 6.4 mi
72372 Palestine, AR 1,945 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Francis County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72322 in?
ZIP code 72322 (Caldwell) is located in St. Francis County, Arkansas. St. Francis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-francis-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72322?
ZIP code 72322 in Caldwell, AR has a population of 195 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72322?
The median household income in ZIP 72322 is $35,750, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72322?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72322 is White at 66.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72322?
In ZIP code 72322, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72322?
In ZIP code 72322, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72322?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72322 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.