ZIP Code 72435

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Knobel · Clay County · Arkansas

Population
505

3/sq mi

Median income
$97,637

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.1%

Median age 49.3

Land area
187.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72435 in Knobel, Arkansas has a population of 505. The median household income is $97,637, which is 28% above the national average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72435 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 187.0 square miles in Knobel, Clay County, Arkansas. The area is home to 505 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 72435 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72435 sits at $97,637 (73% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $50,017. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 93.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72435 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 72435 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 72435, Knobel, 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

505

Population

187.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72435?

49.3

Median Age

36.6%

Male

63.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$97,637

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$50,017

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 38.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

183

Total Housing Units

145

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

1.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.1%
Renter 6.9%

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 72435, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,229,000.

5

Businesses

43

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72435 vs 72422 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72422 Corning, AR 4,979 7.2 mi
72453 Peach Orchard, AR 198 7.5 mi
72436 Lafe, AR 942 7.8 mi
72470 Success, AR 319 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72435 in?
ZIP code 72435 (Knobel) 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 72435?
ZIP code 72435 in Knobel, AR has a population of 505 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72435?
The median household income in ZIP 72435 is $97,637, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72435?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72435 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72435?
ZIP code 72435 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72435?
In ZIP code 72435, 38.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 72435?
In ZIP code 72435, approximately 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72435?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72435 is 12.9% 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 Knobel, 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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