PlainZIP

Parkin, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72373

Cross County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,329
5/sq mi
$26,700
Median income
$46,300
Median home value
4.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Parkin pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72373 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72373 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Parkin, Cross County, Arkansas, home to just 1,329 residents across 288.9 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72373 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,700 (53% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $21,492. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 17.2%. Median home value sits at $46,300 (68% below the state average), median rent at $525 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Cross County, letting you compare 72373 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 72373

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parkin, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72373.

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 72373, Parkin, 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

1,329

Population

288.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72373?

51.2

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 42.2%
African American 49.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$26,700

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$21,492

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

17.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72373 ranks nationally

Parkin, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,700 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 36.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.1%

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

What does housing look like?

532

Total Housing Units

412

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$46,300

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$525

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 72373, employing approximately 124 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,357,000.

22

Businesses

124

Employees

$6.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

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 72373 vs 72331 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72331 Earle, AR 3,184 7.1 mi

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Pop: 1,978
72347 standard
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Related Areas

Cross County Parkin, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72373 in? ▼
ZIP code 72373 (Parkin) is located in Cross County, Arkansas. Cross County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cross-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72373? ▼
ZIP code 72373 in Parkin, AR has a population of 1,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72373? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72373 is $26,700, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72373? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72373 is $46,300, which is 83% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72373? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72373 is African American at 49.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72373? ▼
ZIP code 72373 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72373? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72373 are: Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72373? ▼
In ZIP code 72373, 36.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.1% 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 72373? ▼
In ZIP code 72373, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72373? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72373 is 18.9% 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.