ZIP Code 72450
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Paragould · Greene County · Arkansas
- Population
- 36,033
- Median income
- $57,725
- Median home value
- $178,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.8%
- Land area
- 742.9 sq mi
49/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Chicago
ZIP code 72450 in Paragould, Arkansas has a population of 36,033. The median household income is $57,725, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $178,100, 36% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72450 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 742.9 square miles in Paragould, Greene County, Arkansas. The area is home to 36,033 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 72450 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72450 sits at $57,725 (2% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,842. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. 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, a direct signal of whether 72450 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 72450 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 72450
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72450.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
145 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Construction 56
Construction
56 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 72450?
37.7
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.4%
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?
$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
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?
16,859
Total Housing Units
15,681
Occupied Units
1,178
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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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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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