ZIP Code 72392

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Wheatley · St. Francis County · Arkansas

Population
481

4/sq mi

Median income
$66,786

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$168,800

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.1%

Median age 49.7

Land area
120.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 72392 in Wheatley, Arkansas has a population of 481. The median household income is $66,786, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $168,800, 39% below the US average. 4.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72392 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.3 square miles in Wheatley, St. Francis County, Arkansas. The area is home to 481 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 72392 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72392 sits at $66,786 (18% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,419. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $168,800 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,008 per month, and 72.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72392 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 49.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Francis County, so you can benchmark 72392 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 72392, Wheatley, 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

481

Population

120.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72392?

49.7

Median Age

62.6%

Male

37.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 48.6%
African American 49.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
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?

$66,786

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$30,419

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.1%

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

What does housing look like?

149

Total Housing Units

132

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

3.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$168,800

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,008

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 72392, employing approximately 123 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,146,000.

14

Businesses

123

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 21.4%

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 72392 vs 72340 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72340 Goodwin, AR 90 4.1 mi
72074 Hunter, AR 167 8.6 mi
72368 Moro, AR 1,228 11.1 mi
72021 Brinkley, AR 4,348 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72392 in?
ZIP code 72392 (Wheatley) is located in St. Francis County, Arkansas. St. Francis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-francis-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72392?
ZIP code 72392 in Wheatley, AR has a population of 481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72392?
The median household income in ZIP 72392 is $66,786, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72392?
The median home value in ZIP 72392 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72392?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72392 is African American at 49.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72392?
ZIP code 72392 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72392?
In ZIP code 72392, 57.7% 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 72392?
In ZIP code 72392, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72392?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72392 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wheatley, 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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