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 Low-density area
- $26,700
- Median income Below-median income area
- $46,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 4.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st 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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,492. Unemployment is 17.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $46,300 (68% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $525; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Cross County, so 72373 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 72373
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parkin, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72373.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72373?
51.2
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$26,700
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$21,492
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72373 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Parkin, 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)
$26,700 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
532housing units
532
Total Housing Units
412
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$46,300
Median Home Value
-68% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72373, 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 (1,329 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 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.
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