ZIP Code 72396 Demographics

Cross County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72396 compared to county averages.

Total Population

12,771

↓ 24.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$51,644

↑ +7.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$124,900

↑ +28.1% vs county

Median Age

40.0 yrs

↑ 1.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.3%

↓ +2.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72396 compares to Cross County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72396 $52k Cross $48k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72396 $125k Cross $98k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

65.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$811

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72396 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$124,900
Down Payment (20%)$24,980
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$793P&I: $632 | Tax: $125 | Ins: $36
Rent (Local Median)
$811
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $18/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72396, sorted by distance.

72324 11.1 mi away cross county 72347 14.6 mi away cross county 72429 19.0 mi away poinsett county 72014 21.4 mi away jackson county 72169 25.5 mi away jackson county

About Cross County

Cross County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 16,827. The county's median household income is $48,129 and median home value is $97,500. ZIP code 72396 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.