ZIP Code 72333

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Elaine · Phillips County · Arkansas

Population
667

4/sq mi

Median income
$41,719

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$68,600

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.1%

Median age 55.8

Land area
162.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 72333 in Elaine, Arkansas has a population of 667. The median household income is $41,719, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $68,600, 75% below the US average. 10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72333 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 162.7 square miles in Elaine, Phillips County, Arkansas. The area is home to 667 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 72333 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72333 sits at $41,719 (26% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,160. The poverty rate stands at 24.1% and the unemployment rate at 22.0%. On housing, the median home value is $68,600 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $368 per month, and 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72333 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Phillips County, so you can benchmark 72333 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72333

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72333.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72333, Elaine, 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

667

Population

162.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72333?

55.8

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 32.8%
African American 65.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$41,719

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$25,160

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

22.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

174

Total Housing Units

155

Occupied Units

19

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$68,600

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$368

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 72333, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,197,000.

16

Businesses

57

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 18.8%
Finance and insurance 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

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 72333 vs 72389 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72389 Wabash, AR 204 5.9 mi
72353 Lambrook, AR 114 8.1 mi
72367 Mellwood, AR 108 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72333 in?
ZIP code 72333 (Elaine) is located in Phillips County, Arkansas. Phillips County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/phillips-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72333?
ZIP code 72333 in Elaine, AR has a population of 667 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72333?
The median household income in ZIP 72333 is $41,719, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72333?
The median home value in ZIP 72333 is $68,600, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72333?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72333 is African American at 65.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72333?
ZIP code 72333 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72333?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72333 are: Wholesale trade (3), Finance and insurance (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72333?
In ZIP code 72333, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 72333?
In ZIP code 72333, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72333?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72333 is 24.1% 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 Elaine, AR

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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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