Zip code 72301: West Memphis, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72301?

72301 is assigned to West Memphis, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72301 in?

72301 is in Crittenden County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72301?

About 23,959 people live in 72301, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72301?

The median household income in 72301 is $42,859.

Q: What zip codes are near 72301?

The closest zip codes to 72301 are 72303, 38113, 72364, 38109, 38103.

Residential delivery areaCrittenden CountyCentral Time

Population

23,959

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$120K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$871/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

29 sq mi

840 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72301

72301 is a suburban zip code in West Memphis, Arkansas (Crittenden County), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 23,959 people live here, or 840 per square mile. The median resident is 34.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,859 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $120,100, or 2.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $871 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 72301 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate14.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%33rd of 549 in AR
Poverty rate29.1%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%64th of 545 in AR
Housing vacancy15.9%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%291st of 545 in AR
Residents under 1826.8%
85th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%122nd of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate10.4%
73rd
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%160th of 548 in AR
Healthcare workers10.5%
65th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%204th of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers9.8%
56th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%289th of 549 in AR
Diversity index51.8
55th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2103rd of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters49.4%
45th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%198th of 498 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.427
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479277th of 542 in AR
Population density840/sq mi
41st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi31st of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older15.3%
40th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%407th of 550 in AR
Population23,959
38th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39136th of 550 in AR
Veterans4.8%
36th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%414th of 550 in AR
Government workers10.9%
26th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%393rd of 549 in AR
Median age34.1
16th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5486th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate46%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%526th of 545 in AR
Average commute20.1 min
13th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min407th of 508 in AR
Work from home6.4%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%221st of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents2.2%
13th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%181st of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$871
11th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947125th of 395 in AR
Broadband access83.4%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%270th of 545 in AR
Median earnings per worker$34,689
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934391st of 542 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher13.9%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%324th of 549 in AR
Median home value$120,100
5th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000289th of 509 in AR
Median household income$42,859
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773378th of 495 in AR
Per capita income$21,362
4th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225472nd of 550 in AR
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%265th of 549 in AR

Measure	72301	Crittenden	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.6%	10.2%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	33rd of 549
Poverty rateWeakness	29.1%	21%	16%	12.5%	95th	64th of 545
Housing vacancy	15.9%	14.9%	13.5%	10.1%	88th	291st of 545
Residents under 18	26.8%	27%	23.1%	22%	85th	122nd of 550
Uninsured rate	10.4%	9.6%	9%	8.4%	73rd	160th of 548
Healthcare workers	10.5%	10.5%	10.5%	9.7%	65th	204th of 549
Self-employed workers	9.8%	10%	10.4%	10%	56th	289th of 549
Diversity index	51.8	58.6	51.2	61.4	55th	103rd of 550
Rent-burdened renters	49.4%	45.3%	44.8%	51.1%	45th	198th of 498
Income inequality (Gini)	0.427	0.455	0.479	0.483	43rd	277th of 542
Population density	840/sq mi	77/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	41st	31st of 550
Residents 65 and older	15.3%	15.3%	17.6%	17.2%	40th	407th of 550
Population	23,959	47,266	3,049,391	334,922,499	38th	36th of 550
Veterans	4.8%	5.3%	7.4%	6.2%	36th	414th of 550
Government workers	10.9%	12.9%	15.2%	14.5%	26th	393rd of 549
Median age	34.1	36.2	38.5	38.9	16th	486th of 550
Homeownership rateWeakness	46%	57.4%	66.4%	65.2%	14th	526th of 545
Average commuteStrength	20.1 min	22.5 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	13th	407th of 508
Work from home	6.4%	7.1%	8.8%	15.1%	13th	221st of 549
Foreign-born residents	2.2%	2.1%	5.4%	14.1%	13th	181st of 550
Median gross rent	$871	$911	$947	$1,413	11th	125th of 395
Broadband accessWeakness	83.4%	86.2%	86.7%	91%	9th	270th of 545
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,689	$40,187	$41,934	$49,666	8th	391st of 542
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.9%	17%	25.7%	35.7%	7th	324th of 549
Median home value	$120,100	$160,200	$188,000	$332,700	5th	289th of 509
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,859	$55,358	$60,773	$80,734	4th	378th of 495
Per capita incomeWeakness	$21,362	$27,786	$34,225	$44,673	4th	472nd of 550
Tech workers	0.3%	0.6%	2.5%	3.8%	4th	265th of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.1

Under 18

26.8%

65 and over

15.3%

Race and ethnicity

White28%
Black63%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

51.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.9%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 9,393
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 64.9%
Married couples: 26.2%
Living alone: 30.4%
Veterans (of adults): 4.8%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72301

$42,859

Crittenden Co.

$55,358

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$21,362

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.427

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72301

$120,100

Crittenden Co.

$160,200

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72301

$871

Crittenden Co.

$911

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

10%

5–19 units

16%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.1%

Housing units: 11,169
Owner-occupied: 46%
Vacant: 15.9%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.7%
Home value to income: 2.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

17%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

29%

20–29

13%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

17%

Office and admin

14%

Healthcare

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Sales

10%

Production

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Computer and math

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Construction

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$34,689

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72301	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,274	$74,888
Service	$22,461	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,256	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,955	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,111	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

41%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 83.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.4%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 10.4%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): West Memphis
State: Arkansas
County: Crittenden County
Center point: 35.1343° N, 90.1793° W
Land area: 29 sq mi
Water area: 5.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

West Memphis60% of zip
Marion3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72301

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72303	West Memphis, AR · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
38113	Memphis, TN	3 mi	0	—	—
72364	Marion, AR	5.5 mi	16,034	$74,462	$212,300
38109	Memphis, TN	6.8 mi	42,452	$37,496	$80,400
38103	Memphis, TN	7.1 mi	14,534	$76,278	$397,300
72332	Edmondson, AR	7.3 mi	135	—	$116,700
38101	Memphis, TN · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
38148	Memphis, TN · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
38150	Memphis, TN · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
38159	Memphis, TN · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
38173	Memphis, TN · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
37544	Memphis, TN · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 72301

What city is zip code 72301?

72301 is assigned to West Memphis, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72301 in?

72301 is in Crittenden County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72301?

About 23,959 people live in 72301, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72301 in?

72301 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72301?

The median household income in 72301 is $42,859.

What zip codes are near 72301?

The closest zip codes to 72301 are 72303, 38113, 72364, 38109, 38103.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72301, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.