ZIP Code 72335
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Forrest City · St. Francis County · Arkansas
- Population
- 20,121
- Median income
- $40,400
- Median home value
- $95,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.2%
- Land area
- 413.2 sq mi
49/sq mi
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 66% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
Chicago
ZIP code 72335 in Forrest City, Arkansas has a population of 20,121. The median household income is $40,400, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $95,400, 66% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72335 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 413.2 square miles in Forrest City, St. Francis County, Arkansas. The area is home to 20,121 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 72335 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72335 sits at $40,400 (29% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $20,075. The poverty rate stands at 31.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $95,400 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $804 per month, and 48.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72335 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Francis County, so you can benchmark 72335 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 72335
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72335.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Finance and insurance 22
Finance and insurance
22 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 72335?
38.1
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
2.9%
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?
$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
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?
6,632
Total Housing Units
5,427
Occupied Units
1,205
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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