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 Moderate-density area
- $59,444
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,951. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,100 (21% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $597; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Craighead County, so 72447 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 72447
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monette, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72447.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72447?
35.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$59,444
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$30,951
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72447 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Monette, 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)
$59,444 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
834housing units
834
Total Housing Units
682
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,100
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72442
Manila (72442)
4,886 residents
- 72437
Lake City (72437)
3,272 residents
- 72438
Leachville (72438)
2,574 residents
- 72447
Monette (72447)
1,964 residents
- 63829 1,120
Cardwell (63829)
1,120 residents
- 63821 970
Arbyrd (63821)
970 residents
- 72414 443
Black Oak (72414)
443 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72447 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72447 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72414
Black Oak (72414)
$60,833 median income
- 72437
Lake City (72437)
$60,714 median income
- 72447
Monette (72447)
$59,444 median income
- 72438
Leachville (72438)
$56,688 median income
- 72442
Manila (72442)
$56,221 median income
- 63821
Arbyrd (63821)
$40,238 median income
- 63829
Cardwell (63829)
$28,281 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72447, 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 (1,964 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 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.
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