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Colt, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72326

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

2,267
11/sq mi
$48,728
Median income
$99,200
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colt pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72326 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72326 covers 215.9 square miles in Colt, St. Francis County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,267 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72326 reports a modest median household income of $48,728 (14% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,055. The poverty rate stands at 23.6% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. Median home value sits at $99,200 (32% below the state average), median rent at $722 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. 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 72326 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 72326, Colt, 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

2,267

Population

215.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72326?

44.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 18.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$48,728

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$28,055

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72326 ranks nationally

Colt, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,728 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

964

Total Housing Units

789

Occupied Units

175

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$99,200

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$722

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 72326, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,857,000.

20

Businesses

89

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 20.0%

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 72326 vs 72322 →

ZIP 72326 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 72326 ranks #3 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 72326 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 72326 ranks #2 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
72322 Caldwell, AR 195 5.5 mi
72372 Palestine, AR 1,945 10.2 mi
72396 Wynne, AR 13,734 9.3 mi
72335 Forrest City, AR 20,121 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Francis County

72335 standard
Forrest City, AR
Pop: 20,121
72348 standard
Hughes, AR
Pop: 2,594
72372 standard
Palestine, AR
Pop: 1,945
72346 standard
Heth, AR
Pop: 697
72394 standard
Widener, AR
Pop: 625
72392 standard
Wheatley, AR
Pop: 481

Related Areas

St. Francis County Colt, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72326 in? ▼
ZIP code 72326 (Colt) 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 72326? ▼
ZIP code 72326 in Colt, AR has a population of 2,267 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72326? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72326 is $48,728, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72326? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72326 is $99,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72326? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72326 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72326? ▼
ZIP code 72326 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72326? ▼
In ZIP code 72326, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 72326? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72326 is 22.2 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 72326? ▼
In ZIP code 72326, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72326? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72326 is 23.6% 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.