ZIP Code 72396
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Wynne · Cross County · Arkansas
- Population
- 13,734
- Median income
- $58,938
- Median home value
- $144,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.2%
- Land area
- 693.6 sq mi
20/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Chicago
ZIP code 72396 in Wynne, Arkansas has a population of 13,734. The median household income is $58,938, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $144,800, 48% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72396 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 693.6 square miles in Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas. The area is home to 13,734 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 72396 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72396 sits at $58,938 (4% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $31,299. The poverty rate stands at 19.6% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. On housing, the median home value is $144,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $789 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72396 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Cross County, so you can benchmark 72396 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72396
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72396.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
24 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 72396, Wynne, 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
13,734
Population
693.6
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72396?
39.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.6%
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?
$58,938
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$31,299
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,533
Total Housing Units
4,846
Occupied Units
687
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,800
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$789
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+18.3%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72396 have increased 18.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 127 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 144 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 169 |
| 2023 | +1.6% | 172 |
| 2024 | +18.3% | 203 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 315 business establishments in ZIP 72396, employing approximately 3,152 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,515,000.
315
Businesses
3,152
Employees
$118.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 51 | 16.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 19 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.3% |
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 72396 vs 72326 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72326 | Colt, AR | 2,267 | 9.3 mi |
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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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