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Paragould, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72450

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

36,033
49/sq mi
$57,725
Median income
$178,100
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paragould pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72450 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72450 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas, with 36,033 residents across 742.9 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72450 reports a modest median household income of $57,725 (2% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,842. Local economic indicators show a 18.0% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $178,100 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $914 per month, and 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 72450 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Greene County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72450

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paragould, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72450.

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 72450, Paragould, 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

36,033

Population

742.9

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72450?

37.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$57,725

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$28,842

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72450 ranks nationally

Paragould, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,725 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,859

Total Housing Units

15,681

Occupied Units

1,178

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$178,100

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$914

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.7%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72450 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 147
2021 +9.2% 160
2022 +13.9% 183
2023 +5.7% 193
2024 +2.7% 198

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 750 business establishments in ZIP 72450, employing approximately 12,731 people with a combined annual payroll of $551,819,000.

750

Businesses

12,731

Employees

$551.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 145 19.3%
Health care and social assistance 106 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 74 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 73 9.7%
Construction 56 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 7.1%
Finance and insurance 45 6.0%
Manufacturing 42 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.5%
Wholesale trade 33 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 24 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.3%
Information 9 1.2%
Educational services 6 0.8%

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 72450 vs 72443 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72443 Marmaduke, AR 2,986 9.1 mi

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Related Areas

Greene County Paragould, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72450 in? ▼
ZIP code 72450 (Paragould) is located in Greene County, Arkansas. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72450? ▼
ZIP code 72450 in Paragould, AR has a population of 36,033 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72450? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72450 is $57,725, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72450? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72450 is $178,100, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72450? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72450 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72450? ▼
ZIP code 72450 has 750 business establishments employing approximately 12,731 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72450? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72450 are: Retail trade (145), Health care and social assistance (106), Accommodation and food services (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72450? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72450 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72450? ▼
In ZIP code 72450, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72450? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72450 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72450? ▼
In ZIP code 72450, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72450? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72450 is 18.0% 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.