ZIP Code 72373

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Parkin · Cross County · Arkansas

Population
1,329

5/sq mi

Median income
$26,700

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$46,300

▼ 83% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.1%

Median age 51.2

Land area
288.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 72373 in Parkin, Arkansas has a population of 1,329. The median household income is $26,700, which is 65% below the national average. Median home value is $46,300, 83% below the US average. 4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72373 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 288.9 square miles in Parkin, Cross County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,329 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 72373 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72373 sits at $26,700 (53% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $21,492. The poverty rate stands at 18.9% and the unemployment rate at 17.2%. On housing, the median home value is $46,300 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $525 per month, and 58.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72373 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Cross County, so you can benchmark 72373 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 72373

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,329

Population

288.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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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

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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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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Official Data Resources for Parkin, 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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