ZIP Code 72470

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Success · Clay County · Arkansas

Population
319

4/sq mi

Median income
$55,694

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$102,500

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.6%

Median age 60.8

Land area
86.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72470 in Success, Arkansas has a population of 319. The median household income is $55,694, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $102,500, 63% below the US average. 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72470 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.2 square miles in Success, Clay County, Arkansas. The area is home to 319 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 72470 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72470 sits at $55,694 (2% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $35,838. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $102,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $810 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72470 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clay County, so you can benchmark 72470 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 →

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 72470, Success, 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

319

Population

86.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72470?

60.8

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$55,694

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$35,838

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.6%

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

What does housing look like?

150

Total Housing Units

121

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$102,500

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$810

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72424 Datto, AR 94 5.6 mi
72462 Reyno, AR 408 7.4 mi
63955 Oxly, MO 288 9.5 mi
63953 Naylor, MO 1,635 8.9 mi
72435 Knobel, AR 505 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72470 in?
ZIP code 72470 (Success) is located in Clay County, Arkansas. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clay-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72470?
ZIP code 72470 in Success, AR has a population of 319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72470?
The median household income in ZIP 72470 is $55,694, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72470?
The median home value in ZIP 72470 is $102,500, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72470 is White at 93.2%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72470?
In ZIP code 72470, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.6% 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 72470?
In ZIP code 72470, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72470 is 9.4% 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 Success, 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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