Elaine, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72333
Phillips County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 667
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,719
- Median income Below-median income area
- $68,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elaine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72333 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72333 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elaine, Phillips County, Arkansas, home to just 667 residents across 162.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72333 reports a modest median household income of $41,719 (26% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,160. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 22.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $68,600 (53% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $368; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Phillips County, so 72333 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 72333
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elaine, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72333.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
667
Population
162.7
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72333?
55.8
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$25,160
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72333 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Elaine, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,719 21st percentile higher than 21% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
174housing units
174
Total Housing Units
155
Occupied Units
19
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$68,600
Median Home Value
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$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 72333 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72333
Elaine (72333)
667 residents
- 72389 204
Wabash (72389)
204 residents
- 72353 114
Lambrook (72353)
114 residents
- 72367 108
Mellwood (72367)
108 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72333 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72333, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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