PlainZIP

Widener, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72394

St. Francis County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

625
3/sq mi
$46,875
Median income
$43,600
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Widener pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72394 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72394 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Widener, St. Francis County, Arkansas, home to just 625 residents across 215.5 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72394 reports a modest median household income of $46,875 (17% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,540. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 6.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $43,600 for a typical home value (70% below the state average), with rent averaging $567 a month; 78.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing St. Francis County, letting you compare 72394 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 72394, Widener, 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

625

Population

215.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72394?

35.3

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 41.7%
African American 53.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$46,875

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$25,540

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72394 ranks nationally

Widener, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,875 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

182

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

3.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$43,600

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$567

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72394 vs 72359 →

ZIP 72394 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 72394 ranks #3 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 72394 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72394 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72359 Madison, AR 430 6.3 mi
72346 Heth, AR 697 7.9 mi
72335 Forrest City, AR 20,121 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Francis County

72335 standard
Forrest City, AR
Pop: 20,121
72348 standard
Hughes, AR
Pop: 2,594
72326 standard
Colt, AR
Pop: 2,267
72372 standard
Palestine, AR
Pop: 1,945
72346 standard
Heth, AR
Pop: 697
72392 standard
Wheatley, AR
Pop: 481

Related Areas

St. Francis County Widener, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72394 in? ▼
ZIP code 72394 (Widener) 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 72394? ▼
ZIP code 72394 in Widener, AR has a population of 625 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72394? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72394 is $46,875, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72394? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72394 is $43,600, which is 84% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72394? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72394 is African American at 53.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72394? ▼
In ZIP code 72394, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 72394? ▼
In ZIP code 72394, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72394? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72394 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.