Trumann, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72472
Poinsett County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,447
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,529
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trumann pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72472 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72472 (Trumann, AR) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 72472 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trumann, Poinsett County, Arkansas, home to 9,447 residents across 456.4 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72472 reports a modest median household income of $40,529 (28% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,607. The poverty rate is 24.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,500 (22% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $590; owner occupancy is 56.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Poinsett County, so 72472 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 72472
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trumann, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72472.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 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 72472, Trumann, 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
9,447
Population
456.4
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72472?
39.2
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$40,529
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$23,607
Per Capita Income
24.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72472 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Trumann, 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)
$40,529 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
4,227housing units
4,227
Total Housing Units
3,670
Occupied Units
557
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,500
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$590
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 72472, employing approximately 1,444 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,813,000.
114
Businesses
1,444
Employees
$64.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.6% |
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 72472 vs 72365 →
ZIP 72472 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72472
Trumann (72472)
9,447 residents
- 72365 3,146
Marked Tree (72365)
3,146 residents
- 72411 2,294
Bay (72411)
2,294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72472 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72472 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72411
Bay (72411)
$55,625 median income
- 72365
Marked Tree (72365)
$47,344 median income
- 72472
Trumann (72472)
$40,529 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72472 ranks #3 of 3 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 72472, 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 (9,447 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 72472 in?
ZIP code 72472 (Trumann) is located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Poinsett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/poinsett-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72472?
ZIP code 72472 in Trumann, AR has a population of 9,447 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72472?
The median household income in ZIP 72472 is $40,529, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72472?
The median home value in ZIP 72472 is $113,500, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72472?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72472 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72472?
ZIP code 72472 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 1,444 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72472?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72472 are: Retail trade (24), Accommodation and food services (16), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72472?
In ZIP code 72472, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 72472?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72472 is 21.6 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 72472?
In ZIP code 72472, approximately 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72472?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72472 is 24.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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