Wynne, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72396
Cross County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,734
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wynne pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72396 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72396 (Wynne, AR) rose +18.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 171.5 in 2023 to 202.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72396 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas, home to 13,734 residents across 693.6 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72396 reports a modest median household income of $58,938 (4% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,299. Unemployment is 11.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $144,800 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $789; 69.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Cross County, so 72396 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72396
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wynne, AR
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$31,299
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72396 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Wynne, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,938 Top 38% higher than 62% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,533housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72396, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,734 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72396 in?
ZIP code 72396 (Wynne) is located in Cross County, Arkansas. Cross County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cross-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72396?
ZIP code 72396 in Wynne, AR has a population of 13,734 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72396?
The median household income in ZIP 72396 is $58,938, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72396?
The median home value in ZIP 72396 is $144,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72396?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72396 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72396?
ZIP code 72396 has 315 business establishments employing approximately 3,152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72396?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72396 are: Retail trade (51), Health care and social assistance (46), Accommodation and food services (31). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72396?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72396 increased by 18.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72396?
In ZIP code 72396, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72396?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72396 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72396?
In ZIP code 72396, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72396?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72396 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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