PlainZIP

Forrest City, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72335

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

20,121
49/sq mi
$40,400
Median income
$95,400
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forrest City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72335 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72335 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forrest City, St. Francis County, Arkansas, with 20,121 residents across 413.2 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72335 reports a modest median household income of $40,400 (29% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $20,075. Local economic indicators show a 31.7% poverty rate alongside 10.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $95,400 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $804 a month; 48.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72335, plus 6 more within St. Francis County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72335

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forrest City, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72335.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72335, Forrest City, 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

20,121

Population

413.2

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72335?

38.1

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 33.8%
African American 62.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$40,400

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$20,075

Per Capita Income

31.7%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72335 ranks nationally

Forrest City, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,400 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,632

Total Housing Units

5,427

Occupied Units

1,205

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.3%
Renter 51.7%

$95,400

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$804

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

164

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+64%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72335 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -3.8% 106
2020 +12.6% 119
2021 +5.7% 126
2022 -5.7% 119
2024 – 164

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 304 business establishments in ZIP 72335, employing approximately 4,288 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,833,000.

304

Businesses

4,288

Employees

$163.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 64 21.1%
Retail trade 54 17.8%
Accommodation and food services 31 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 9.2%
Finance and insurance 22 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 22 7.2%
Construction 17 5.6%
Information 13 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.6%
Wholesale trade 10 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 2.3%
Manufacturing 4 1.3%
Utilities 3 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.0%

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 72335 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 72335 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72335 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 72335 ranks #4 of 6 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
72359 Madison, AR 430 2.9 mi
72341 Haynes, AR 222 7.2 mi
72322 Caldwell, AR 195 6.3 mi
72394 Widener, AR 625 9.1 mi
72326 Colt, AR 2,267 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Francis County

72348 standard
Hughes, AR
Pop: 2,594
72326 standard
Colt, AR
Pop: 2,267
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 Forrest City, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72335 in? ▼
ZIP code 72335 (Forrest City) 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 72335? ▼
ZIP code 72335 in Forrest City, AR has a population of 20,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72335? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72335 is $40,400, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72335? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72335 is $95,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72335? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72335 is African American at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72335? ▼
ZIP code 72335 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 4,288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72335? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72335 are: Health care and social assistance (64), Retail trade (54), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72335? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72335 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72335? ▼
In ZIP code 72335, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 72335? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72335 is 21.1 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 72335? ▼
In ZIP code 72335, approximately 48.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72335? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72335 is 31.7% 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.