Weiner, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72479
Poinsett County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,489
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,853
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Weiner pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72479 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72479 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weiner, Poinsett County, Arkansas, home to just 1,489 residents across 513.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72479 reports a modest median household income of $54,853 (3% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,333. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,400 (39% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $853; owner occupancy is 79.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Poinsett County, so 72479 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 72479
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weiner, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72479.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 72479, Weiner, 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
1,489
Population
513.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72479?
34.0
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
0.2%
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?
$54,853
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$27,333
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72479 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Weiner, 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)
$54,853 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
669housing units
669
Total Housing Units
428
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,400
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 72479, employing approximately 307 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,151,000.
36
Businesses
307
Employees
$24.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 16.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.3% |
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 72479 vs 72429 →
ZIP 72479 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72404
Jonesboro (72404)
23,482 residents
- 72479 1,489
Weiner (72479)
1,489 residents
- 72429 427
Fisher (72429)
427 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72479 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72479 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72404
Jonesboro (72404)
$70,269 median income
- 72479
Weiner (72479)
$54,853 median income
- 72429
Fisher (72429)
$36,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72479 ranks #2 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 72479, 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 (1,489 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 72479 in?
ZIP code 72479 (Weiner) 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 72479?
ZIP code 72479 in Weiner, AR has a population of 1,489 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72479?
The median household income in ZIP 72479 is $54,853, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72479?
The median home value in ZIP 72479 is $89,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72479?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72479 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72479?
ZIP code 72479 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72479?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72479 are: Transportation and warehousing (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72479?
In ZIP code 72479, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 72479?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72479 is 23.6 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 72479?
In ZIP code 72479, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72479?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72479 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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