ZIP Code 72447

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Monette · Craighead County · Arkansas

Population
1,964

14/sq mi

Median income
$59,444

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,100

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.0%

Median age 35.2

Land area
144.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 72447 in Monette, Arkansas has a population of 1,964. The median household income is $59,444, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $115,100, 59% below the US average. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72447 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 144.4 square miles in Monette, Craighead County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,964 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 72447 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72447 sits at $59,444 (5% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $30,951. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $115,100 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $597 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72447 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72447

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,964

Population

144.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Monette, 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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