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 Moderate-density area
- $40,400
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,075. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,400 (35% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $804; owner occupancy is 48.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Francis County, so 72335 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 72335
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forrest City, AR
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$20,075
Per Capita Income
31.7%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72335 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Forrest City, 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)
$40,400 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
6,632housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 72335
Forrest City (72335)
20,121 residents
- 72326 2,267
Colt (72326)
2,267 residents
- 72394 625
Widener (72394)
625 residents
- 72359 430
Madison (72359)
430 residents
- 72341 222
Haynes (72341)
222 residents
- 72322 195
Caldwell (72322)
195 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72335 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72335 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72341
Haynes (72341)
$53,278 median income
- 72326
Colt (72326)
$48,728 median income
- 72394
Widener (72394)
$46,875 median income
- 72335
Forrest City (72335)
$40,400 median income
- 72322
Caldwell (72322)
$35,750 median income
- 72359
Madison (72359)
$23,802 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72335, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,121 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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