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
$54,853
Median income
$89,400
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 513.4 square miles in Weiner, Poinsett County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,489 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72479 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72479 sits at $54,853 (3% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,333. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $89,400 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $853 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72479 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Poinsett County, so you can benchmark 72479 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 72479

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72479.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72479?

34.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$54,853

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$27,333

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72479 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,853 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

669

Total Housing Units

428

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$89,400

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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

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ZIP 72479 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72479 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72479 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72429 Fisher, AR 427 9.9 mi
72404 Jonesboro, AR 23,482 12.0 mi

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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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