PlainZIP

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
$71,829
Median income
$201,400
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $39,889. Local economic indicators show a 8.7% poverty rate alongside 1.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $201,400 for a typical home value (38% above the state average), with rent averaging $826 a month; 81.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72936, plus 6 more within Sebastian County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72936?

39.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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

$39,889

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72936 ranks nationally

Greenwood, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,829 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,925

Total Housing Units

5,580

Occupied Units

345

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$201,400

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$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

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ZIP 72936 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 72936 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 72936 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 72936 ranks the highest of 4 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
72940 Huntington, AR 2,515 5.5 mi
72923 Barling, AR 4,735 9.9 mi
72945 Midland, AR 314 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sebastian County

72903 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 26,148
72904 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 21,893
72901 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 21,591
72908 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 13,378
72916 standard
Fort Smith, AR
Pop: 7,131
72941 standard
Lavaca, AR
Pop: 5,251

Related Areas

Sebastian County Greenwood, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.