Green Forest, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72638
Carroll County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,186
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,175
- Median income Near-median income area
- $175,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Green Forest pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72638 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72638 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Green Forest, Carroll County, Arkansas, home to 7,186 residents across 485.5 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72638 reports a modest median household income of $65,175 (15% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,957. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $175,900 (21% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $800.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Carroll County, so 72638 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 72638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Green Forest, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72638.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 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 72638, Green Forest, 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
7,186
Population
485.5
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72638?
41.1
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
20.0%
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?
$65,175
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$26,957
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72638 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Green Forest, 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)
$65,175 Top 27% higher than 73% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,829housing units
2,829
Total Housing Units
2,409
Occupied Units
420
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,900
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 72638, employing approximately 1,987 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,011,000.
85
Businesses
1,987
Employees
$78.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 72638 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72616
Berryville (72616)
10,441 residents
- 72638
Green Forest (72638)
7,186 residents
- 72611 1,696
Alpena (72611)
1,696 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72638 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72638 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72638
Green Forest (72638)
$65,175 median income
- 72616
Berryville (72616)
$52,077 median income
- 72611
Alpena (72611)
$42,361 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72638 ranks the highest 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 72638, 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 (7,186 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 72638 in?
ZIP code 72638 (Green Forest) is located in Carroll County, Arkansas. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72638?
ZIP code 72638 in Green Forest, AR has a population of 7,186 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72638?
The median household income in ZIP 72638 is $65,175, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72638?
The median home value in ZIP 72638 is $175,900, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72638?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72638 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72638?
ZIP code 72638 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 1,987 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72638?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72638 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72638?
In ZIP code 72638, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 72638?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72638 is 18.6 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 72638?
In ZIP code 72638, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72638?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72638 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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