ZIP Code 72372

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Palestine · St. Francis County · Arkansas

Population
1,945

6/sq mi

Median income
$43,611

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$90,300

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 42.3

Land area
324.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 72372 in Palestine, Arkansas has a population of 1,945. The median household income is $43,611, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $90,300, 68% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72372 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 324.2 square miles in Palestine, St. Francis County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,945 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 72372 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72372 sits at $43,611 (23% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,105. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $90,300 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $805 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72372 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Francis County, so you can benchmark 72372 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72372.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72372, Palestine, 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

1,945

Population

324.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72372?

42.3

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 77.9%
African American 18.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$43,611

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$27,105

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

763

Total Housing Units

636

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$90,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$805

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 72372, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,051,000.

31

Businesses

182

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 19.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 16.1%
Retail trade 5 16.1%
Construction 4 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.7%

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 72372 vs 72340 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72340 Goodwin, AR 90 5.0 mi
72326 Colt, AR 2,267 10.2 mi
72322 Caldwell, AR 195 9.6 mi
72074 Hunter, AR 167 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72372 in?
ZIP code 72372 (Palestine) 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 72372?
ZIP code 72372 in Palestine, AR has a population of 1,945 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72372?
The median household income in ZIP 72372 is $43,611, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72372?
The median home value in ZIP 72372 is $90,300, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72372?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72372 is White at 77.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72372?
ZIP code 72372 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72372?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72372 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72372?
In ZIP code 72372, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 72372?
In ZIP code 72372, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72372?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72372 is 17.6% 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 Palestine, AR

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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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