Gilmore, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72339

Crittenden County, Arkansas — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

204
11/sq mi
$39,167
Median income
3.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gilmore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72339 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72339 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.5 square miles in Gilmore, Crittenden County, Arkansas. The area is home to 204 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 72339 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72339 sits at $39,167 (31% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $18,593. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 33.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72339 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Crittenden County, so you can benchmark 72339 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 →

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 72339, Gilmore, 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

204

Population

18.5

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72339?

34.1

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 14.7%
African American 60.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$39,167

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$18,593

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

33.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72339 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,167 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 30.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.4%

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

What does housing look like?

117

Total Housing Units

108

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

1995

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72339 vs 72384 →

ZIP 72339 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 72339 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72339 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 72339 ranks #3 of 4 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
72384 Turrell, AR 953 4.2 mi
72325 Clarkedale, AR 43 7.0 mi
72386 Tyronza, AR 1,777 5.8 mi
72338 Frenchmans Bayou, AR 52 7.9 mi
72350 Joiner, AR 1,226 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72339 in?
ZIP code 72339 (Gilmore) is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas. Crittenden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crittenden-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72339?
ZIP code 72339 in Gilmore, AR has a population of 204 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72339?
The median household income in ZIP 72339 is $39,167, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72339?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72339 is African American at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72339?
In ZIP code 72339, 30.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.4% 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 72339?
In ZIP code 72339, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72339?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72339 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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