ZIP Code 72372
standardSource:
Palestine · St. Francis County · Arkansas
- Population
- 1,945
- Median income
- $43,611
- Median home value
- $90,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.2%
- Land area
- 324.2 sq mi
6/sq mi
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 68% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
Chicago
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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