Palestine, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72372
St. Francis County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,945
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $43,611
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palestine pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72372 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72372 covers 324.2 square miles in Palestine, St. Francis County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,945 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72372 reports a modest median household income of $43,611 (23% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,105. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,300 (38% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $805; owner occupancy is 76.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Francis County, so 72372 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 72372
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palestine, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72372.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 72372, Palestine, 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
1,945
Population
324.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72372?
42.3
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.7%
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?
$43,611
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$27,105
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72372 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Palestine, 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)
$43,611 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
763housing units
763
Total Housing Units
636
Occupied Units
127
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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 72372 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72326
Colt (72326)
2,267 residents
- 72372
Palestine (72372)
1,945 residents
- 72322 195
Caldwell (72322)
195 residents
- 72074 167
Hunter (72074)
167 residents
- 72340 90
Goodwin (72340)
90 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72372 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72372 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72340
Goodwin (72340)
$112,750 median income
- 72326
Colt (72326)
$48,728 median income
- 72372 $43,611
Palestine (72372)
$43,611 median income
- 72322 $35,750
Caldwell (72322)
$35,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72372 ranks #3 of 4 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 72372, 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 (1,945 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 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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