ZIP Code 72346

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Heth · St. Francis County · Arkansas

Population
697

3/sq mi

Median income
$65,673

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$54,100

▼ 81% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
2.9%

Median age 46.2

Land area
211.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 72346 in Heth, Arkansas has a population of 697. The median household income is $65,673, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $54,100, 81% below the US average. 2.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72346 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.2 square miles in Heth, St. Francis County, Arkansas. The area is home to 697 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72346 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72346 sits at $65,673 (16% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,237. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $54,100 (63% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72346 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Francis County, so you can benchmark 72346 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 72346, Heth, 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

697

Population

211.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72346?

46.2

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 24.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$65,673

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$31,237

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.9%

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

What does housing look like?

238

Total Housing Units

204

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.3%
Renter 12.7%

$54,100

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 72346, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,211,000.

6

Businesses

34

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72346 vs 72394 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72394 Widener, AR 625 7.9 mi
72348 Hughes, AR 2,594 10.4 mi
72327 Crawfordsville, AR 1,732 13.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72346 in?
ZIP code 72346 (Heth) 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 72346?
ZIP code 72346 in Heth, AR has a population of 697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72346?
The median household income in ZIP 72346 is $65,673, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72346?
The median home value in ZIP 72346 is $54,100, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72346?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72346 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72346?
ZIP code 72346 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72346?
In ZIP code 72346, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.9% 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 72346?
In ZIP code 72346, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72346?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72346 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Heth, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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