Corning, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72422
Clay County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,979
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $56,507
- Median income Below-median income area
- $96,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Corning pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72422 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72422 covers 452.6 square miles in Corning, Clay County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,979 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72422 reports a modest median household income of $56,507 (0% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,132. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $96,500 (34% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $689; owner occupancy is 77.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clay County, so 72422 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 72422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Corning, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72422.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 72422, Corning, 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
4,979
Population
452.6
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72422?
43.3
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
0.5%
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?
$56,507
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$30,132
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72422 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Corning, 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)
$56,507 Top 43% higher than 57% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,262housing units
2,262
Total Housing Units
1,841
Occupied Units
421
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$689
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 98 business establishments in ZIP 72422, employing approximately 785 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,622,000.
98
Businesses
785
Employees
$36.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 16 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.1% |
| Information | 5 | 5.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 72422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72422
Corning (72422)
4,979 residents
- 63954 1,219
Neelyville (63954)
1,219 residents
- 72435 505
Knobel (72435)
505 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72422 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72435
Knobel (72435)
$97,637 median income
- 72422
Corning (72422)
$56,507 median income
- 63954
Neelyville (63954)
$39,853 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72422 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72422, 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 (4,979 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 72422 in?
ZIP code 72422 (Corning) is located in Clay County, Arkansas. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72422?
ZIP code 72422 in Corning, AR has a population of 4,979 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72422?
The median household income in ZIP 72422 is $56,507, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72422?
The median home value in ZIP 72422 is $96,500, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72422 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72422?
ZIP code 72422 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 785 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72422 are: Retail trade (16), Health care and social assistance (14), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72422?
In ZIP code 72422, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% 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 72422?
In ZIP code 72422, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72422 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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