Osceola, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72370
Mississippi County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,606
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,732
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Osceola pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72370 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72370 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas, home to 8,606 residents across 293.7 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72370 reports a modest median household income of $48,732 (14% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,412. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,600 (28% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $847; owner occupancy is 46.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mississippi County, so 72370 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 72370
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Osceola, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72370.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 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 72370, Osceola, 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
8,606
Population
293.7
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72370?
34.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
0.6%
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?
$48,732
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$24,412
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72370 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Osceola, 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)
$48,732 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
3,383housing units
3,383
Total Housing Units
2,729
Occupied Units
654
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,600
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1978
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
+13.0%
YoY Change (2022)
143
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+43%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72370 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +43% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | – | 100 |
| 2019 | – | 112 |
| 2020 | +12.0% | 125 |
| 2021 | +1.0% | 126 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 143 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 152 business establishments in ZIP 72370, employing approximately 4,503 people with a combined annual payroll of $323,602,000.
152
Businesses
4,503
Employees
$323.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 14.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.6% |
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 72370 vs 72351 →
ZIP 72370 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72370
Osceola (72370)
8,606 residents
- 72442
Manila (72442)
4,886 residents
- 72395 1,017
Wilson (72395)
1,017 residents
- 72351 835
Keiser (72351)
835 residents
- 72330 756
Dyess (72330)
756 residents
- 72428 95
Etowah (72428)
95 residents
- 72329 80
Driver (72329)
80 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72370 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72370 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72395
Wilson (72395)
$78,507 median income
- 72442
Manila (72442)
$56,221 median income
- 72351
Keiser (72351)
$55,964 median income
- 72370
Osceola (72370)
$48,732 median income
- 72330
Dyess (72330)
$38,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72370 ranks #4 of 5 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 72370, 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 (8,606 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 72370 in?
ZIP code 72370 (Osceola) is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Mississippi County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mississippi-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72370?
ZIP code 72370 in Osceola, AR has a population of 8,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72370?
The median household income in ZIP 72370 is $48,732, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72370?
The median home value in ZIP 72370 is $105,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72370?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72370 is African American at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72370?
ZIP code 72370 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 4,503 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72370?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72370 are: Retail trade (29), Health care and social assistance (22), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72370?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72370 increased by 13.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 43%. 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 72370?
In ZIP code 72370, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% 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 72370?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72370 is 20.6 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 72370?
In ZIP code 72370, approximately 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72370?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72370 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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