PlainZIP

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
$48,732
Median income
$105,600
Median home value
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,412. The poverty rate stands at 24.5% and the unemployment rate at 10.9%. Housing costs here run $105,600 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $847 a month; 46.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mississippi County, letting you compare 72370 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 72370?

34.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 39.3%
African American 51.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

$24,412

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72370 ranks nationally

Osceola, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,732 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,383

Total Housing Units

2,729

Occupied Units

654

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.7%
Renter 53.3%

$105,600

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72370 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 72370 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 72370 ranks #4 of 5 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
72351 Keiser, AR 835 0.9 mi
72395 Wilson, AR 1,017 6.3 mi
72428 Etowah, AR 95 7.8 mi
72329 Driver, AR 80 8.0 mi
72330 Dyess, AR 756 9.1 mi
72442 Manila, AR 4,886 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mississippi County

72315 standard
Blytheville, AR
Pop: 23,966
72442 standard
Manila, AR
Pop: 4,886
72438 standard
Leachville, AR
Pop: 2,574
72358 standard
Luxora, AR
Pop: 1,690
72350 standard
Joiner, AR
Pop: 1,226
72395 standard
Wilson, AR
Pop: 1,017

Related Areas

Mississippi County Osceola, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.