Greenwood, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72936
Sebastian County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,527
- 64/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,829
- Median income Near-median income area
- $201,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenwood pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 64
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72936 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 72936 (Greenwood, AR) rose +12.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.8 in 2023 to 244.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72936 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenwood, Sebastian County, Arkansas, home to 14,527 residents across 227.7 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72936 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,829 (27% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,889. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $201,400 (38% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 81.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $826.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sebastian County, so 72936 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 72936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenwood, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72936.
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
21 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 72936, Greenwood, 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
14,527
Population
227.7
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72936?
39.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
2.2%
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?
$71,829
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$39,889
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72936 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Greenwood, 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)
$71,829 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
5,925housing units
5,925
Total Housing Units
5,580
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,400
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$826
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.7%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72936 have increased 12.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 159 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 178 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 210 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 217 |
| 2024 | +12.7% | 244 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 234 business establishments in ZIP 72936, employing approximately 2,171 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,131,000.
234
Businesses
2,171
Employees
$91.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 35 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 72936 vs 72940 →
ZIP 72936 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72936
Greenwood (72936)
14,527 residents
- 72923 4,735
Barling (72923)
4,735 residents
- 72940 2,515
Huntington (72940)
2,515 residents
- 72945 314
Midland (72945)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72936 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72936 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72936
Greenwood (72936)
$71,829 median income
- 72940
Huntington (72940)
$58,056 median income
- 72923
Barling (72923)
$54,157 median income
- 72945
Midland (72945)
$36,868 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72936 ranks the highest of 4 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 72936, 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 (14,527 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 72936 in?
ZIP code 72936 (Greenwood) is located in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Sebastian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sebastian-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72936?
ZIP code 72936 in Greenwood, AR has a population of 14,527 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72936?
The median household income in ZIP 72936 is $71,829, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72936?
The median home value in ZIP 72936 is $201,400, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72936 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72936?
ZIP code 72936 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 2,171 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72936 are: Construction (35), Retail trade (32), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72936?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72936 increased by 12.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72936?
In ZIP code 72936, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 72936?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72936 is 25.3 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 72936?
In ZIP code 72936, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72936 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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