Poplar Grove, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72374

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

876
8/sq mi
$98,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Poplar Grove pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72374 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72374 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.1 square miles in Poplar Grove, Phillips County, Arkansas. The area is home to 876 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 72374 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72374 sits at , while per-capita income is $27,009. The poverty rate stands at 25.3% and the unemployment rate at 18.7%. On housing, the median home value is $98,700 (32% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72374 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Phillips County, so you can benchmark 72374 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 →

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 72374, Poplar Grove, 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

876

Population

108.1

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72374?

53.2

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 55.2%
African American 44.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
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?

$27,009

Per Capita Income

25.3%

Poverty Rate

18.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

271

Total Housing Units

238

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$98,700

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 72374, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,876,000.

5

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72374 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72374 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72355 Lexa, AR 2,768 4.1 mi
72366 Marvell, AR 2,543 7.7 mi
72342 Helena, AR 5,532 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72374 in?
ZIP code 72374 (Poplar Grove) is located in Phillips County, Arkansas. Phillips County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/phillips-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72374?
ZIP code 72374 in Poplar Grove, AR has a population of 876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72374?
The median home value in ZIP 72374 is $98,700, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72374?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72374 is White at 55.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72374?
ZIP code 72374 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72374?
In ZIP code 72374, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 72374?
In ZIP code 72374, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72374?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72374 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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