PlainZIP

Hickory Ridge, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72347

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

711
3/sq mi
$52,048
Median income
$62,400
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72347 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72347 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hickory Ridge, Cross County, Arkansas, home to just 711 residents across 245.2 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72347 reports a modest median household income of $52,048 (8% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,239. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $62,400 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $750 monthly, and 57.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.3, and the average commute is -. To put 72347 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Cross County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 72347, Hickory Ridge, 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

711

Population

245.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72347?

52.3

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$52,048

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$27,239

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72347 ranks nationally

Hickory Ridge, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,048 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.1%

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

What does housing look like?

343

Total Housing Units

301

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$62,400

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$750

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 72347, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,055,000.

9

Businesses

47

Employees

$2.1M

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 72347 vs 72014 →

ZIP 72347 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 72347 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 Code City Population Distance
72014 Beedeville, AR 60 7.1 mi
72429 Fisher, AR 427 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cross County

72396 standard
Wynne, AR
Pop: 13,734
72324 standard
Cherry Valley, AR
Pop: 1,978
72373 standard
Parkin, AR
Pop: 1,329

Related Areas

Cross County Hickory Ridge, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72347 in? ▼
ZIP code 72347 (Hickory Ridge) is located in Cross County, Arkansas. Cross County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cross-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72347? ▼
ZIP code 72347 in Hickory Ridge, AR has a population of 711 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72347? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72347 is $52,048, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72347? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72347 is $62,400, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72347? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72347 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72347? ▼
ZIP code 72347 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72347? ▼
In ZIP code 72347, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.1% 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 72347? ▼
In ZIP code 72347, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72347? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72347 is 15.9% 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.