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Monette, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72447

Craighead County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,964
14/sq mi
$59,444
Median income
$115,100
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monette pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72447 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72447 covers 144.4 square miles in Monette, Craighead County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,964 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72447 reports a modest median household income of $59,444 (5% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,951. Local economic indicators show a 6.9% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $115,100 (21% below the state average), median rent at $597 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is -. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Craighead County, so you can benchmark 72447 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 72447

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monette, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72447.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72447, Monette, 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

1,964

Population

144.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72447?

35.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$59,444

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$30,951

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72447 ranks nationally

Monette, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,444 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

834

Total Housing Units

682

Occupied Units

152

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$115,100

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$597

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 72447, employing approximately 260 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,813,000.

39

Businesses

260

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 25.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 10.3%
Construction 3 7.7%
Wholesale trade 3 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.7%

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 72447 vs 72414 →

ZIP 72447 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72447 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72447 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72447 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72414 Black Oak, AR 443 6.6 mi
63829 Cardwell, MO 1,120 8.7 mi
72438 Leachville, AR 2,574 6.5 mi
72437 Lake City, AR 3,272 8.7 mi
63821 Arbyrd, MO 970 10.6 mi
72442 Manila, AR 4,886 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Craighead County

72401 standard
Jonesboro, AR
Pop: 53,767
72404 standard
Jonesboro, AR
Pop: 23,482
72416 standard
Bono, AR
Pop: 5,783
72417 standard
Brookland, AR
Pop: 3,568
72437 standard
Lake City, AR
Pop: 3,272
72411 standard
Bay, AR
Pop: 2,294

Related Areas

Craighead County Monette, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72447 in? ▼
ZIP code 72447 (Monette) is located in Craighead County, Arkansas. Craighead County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/craighead-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72447? ▼
ZIP code 72447 in Monette, AR has a population of 1,964 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72447? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72447 is $59,444, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72447? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72447 is $115,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72447? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72447 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72447? ▼
ZIP code 72447 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72447? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72447 are: Retail trade (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72447? ▼
In ZIP code 72447, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 72447? ▼
In ZIP code 72447, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72447? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72447 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.