ZIP Code 72324

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Cherry Valley · Cross County · Arkansas

Population
1,978

6/sq mi

Median income
$36,324

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$104,900

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.0%

Median age 45.6

Land area
329.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 72324 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas has a population of 1,978. The median household income is $36,324, which is 52% below the national average. Median home value is $104,900, 62% below the US average. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72324 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 329.7 square miles in Cherry Valley, Cross County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,978 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72324 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72324 sits at $36,324 (36% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,346. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $104,900 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $854 per month, and 60.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72324 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Cross County, so you can benchmark 72324 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72324, Cherry Valley, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,978

Population

329.7

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72324?

45.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$36,324

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$33,346

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,118

Total Housing Units

838

Occupied Units

280

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.5%
Renter 39.5%

$104,900

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$854

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 72324, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,145,000.

18

Businesses

129

Employees

$4.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 33.3%

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 Code City Population Distance
72429 Fisher, AR 427 11.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72324 in?
ZIP code 72324 (Cherry Valley) is located in Cross County, Arkansas. Cross County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cross-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72324?
ZIP code 72324 in Cherry Valley, AR has a population of 1,978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72324?
The median household income in ZIP 72324 is $36,324, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72324?
The median home value in ZIP 72324 is $104,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72324?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72324 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72324?
ZIP code 72324 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72324?
In ZIP code 72324, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.0% 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 72324?
In ZIP code 72324, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72324?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72324 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cherry Valley, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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