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 Low-density area
- $98,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Poplar Grove, Phillips County, Arkansas, home to just 876 residents across 108.1 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 72374, but per-capita income is $27,009. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,700 (32% below the average Arkansas ZIP); owner occupancy is 61.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Phillips County, so 72374 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 →
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 72374, Poplar Grove, 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
876
Population
108.1
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72374?
53.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
271housing units
271
Total Housing Units
238
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,700
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72374 vs 72355 →
ZIP 72374 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72342
Helena (72342)
5,532 residents
- 72355
Lexa (72355)
2,768 residents
- 72366
Marvell (72366)
2,543 residents
- 72374 876
Poplar Grove (72374)
876 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72374 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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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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