ZIP Code 72437 Demographics

Craighead County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72437 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,470

↓ 96.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$57,346

↑ +3.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$132,600

↓ 27.4% vs county

Median Age

34.6 yrs

↓ +0.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.0%

↓ +2.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72437 compares to Craighead County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72437 $57k Craighead $55k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72437 $133k Craighead $183k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.1%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

73.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$790

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72437 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$132,600
Down Payment (20%)$26,520
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$842P&I: $670 | Tax: $133 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$790
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $52/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72437, sorted by distance.

72414 4.7 mi away craighead county 72411 9.4 mi away craighead county 72467 12.5 mi away craighead county 72354 17.1 mi away poinsett county 72472 17.3 mi away poinsett county 72330 21.9 mi away mississippi county 72365 22.1 mi away poinsett county 72351 22.9 mi away mississippi county

About Craighead County

Craighead County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 111,038. The county's median household income is $55,169 and median home value is $182,600. ZIP code 72437 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Craighead County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.