ZIP Code 72394

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Widener · St. Francis County · Arkansas

Population
625

3/sq mi

Median income
$46,875

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$43,600

▼ 84% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.3%

Median age 35.3

Land area
215.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72394 in Widener, Arkansas has a population of 625. The median household income is $46,875, which is 39% below the national average. Median home value is $43,600, 84% below the US average. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72394 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 215.5 square miles in Widener, St. Francis County, Arkansas. The area is home to 625 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72394 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72394 sits at $46,875 (17% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,540. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $43,600 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $567 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72394 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Francis County, so you can benchmark 72394 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 72394, Widener, 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

625

Population

215.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Widener, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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