Zip code 72335: Forrest City, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72335?

72335 is assigned to Forrest City, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72335 in?

72335 is mostly in St. Francis County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72335?

About 16,372 people live in 72335, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72335?

The median household income in 72335 is $40,400.

Q: What zip codes are near 72335?

The closest zip codes to 72335 are 72359, 72336, 72322, 72341, 72394.

Residential delivery areaSt. Francis CountyCentral Time

Population

16,372

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$95K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$804/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

159 sq mi

103 people/sq mi

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

About 72335

72335 is a small-town zip code in Forrest City, Arkansas (St. Francis County), covering 159 sq mi of land. About 16,372 people live here, or 103 per square mile. The median resident is 38.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $40,400 a year, about 50% of the national median of $80,734. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $95,400, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 48% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $804 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.1 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair.

How 72335 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate31.7%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%47th of 545 in AR
Unemployment rate10.1%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%77th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy18.2%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%249th of 545 in AR
Government workers21.8%
89th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%124th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.488
84th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47998th of 542 in AR
Uninsured rate8.9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%214th of 548 in AR
Rent-burdened renters53%
59th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%165th of 498 in AR
Diversity index51
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2110th of 550 in AR
Veterans5.5%
45th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%378th of 550 in AR
Median age38.1
43rd
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5403rd of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers9%
43rd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%270th of 549 in AR
Residents 65 and older14.9%
37th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%424th of 550 in AR
Residents under 1820.7%
37th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%326th of 550 in AR
Population16,372
25th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39156th of 550 in AR
Average commute21.1 min
18th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min383rd of 508 in AR
Foreign-born residents2.9%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%143rd of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate48.3%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%520th of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers6.7%
16th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%410th of 549 in AR
Population density103/sq mi
14th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi126th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher15.2%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%291st of 549 in AR
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%269th of 545 in AR
Median gross rent$804
7th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947194th of 395 in AR
Median household income$40,400
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773405th of 495 in AR
Per capita income$20,075
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225489th of 550 in AR
Work from home3.5%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%333rd of 549 in AR
Median earnings per worker$30,457
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934461st of 542 in AR
Median home value$95,400
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000400th of 509 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%491st of 549 in AR

Measure	72335	St. Francis	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	31.7%	28.5%	16%	12.5%	97th	47th of 545
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.1%	9.2%	4.9%	5.2%	94th	77th of 549
Housing vacancy	18.2%	18.7%	13.5%	10.1%	91st	249th of 545
Government workers	21.8%	20.7%	15.2%	14.5%	89th	124th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.488	0.489	0.479	0.483	84th	98th of 542
Uninsured rate	8.9%	8.2%	9%	8.4%	65th	214th of 548
Rent-burdened renters	53%	54.9%	44.8%	51.1%	59th	165th of 498
Diversity index	51	54.8	51.2	61.4	53rd	110th of 550
Veterans	5.5%	5.7%	7.4%	6.2%	45th	378th of 550
Median age	38.1	40.1	38.5	38.9	43rd	403rd of 550
Healthcare workers	9%	9.7%	10.5%	9.7%	43rd	270th of 549
Residents 65 and older	14.9%	17.9%	17.6%	17.2%	37th	424th of 550
Residents under 18	20.7%	21.2%	23.1%	22%	37th	326th of 550
Population	16,372	22,400	3,049,391	334,922,499	25th	56th of 550
Average commuteStrength	21.1 min	23 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	18th	383rd of 508
Foreign-born residents	2.9%	2.2%	5.4%	14.1%	18th	143rd of 550
Homeownership rateWeakness	48.3%	55.5%	66.4%	65.2%	16th	520th of 545
Self-employed workers	6.7%	8.4%	10.4%	10%	16th	410th of 549
Population density	103/sq mi	35/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	14th	126th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.2%	14.2%	25.7%	35.7%	10th	291st of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	82.7%	86.7%	91%	9th	269th of 545
Median gross rent	$804	$779	$947	$1,413	7th	194th of 395
Median household incomeWeakness	$40,400	$42,574	$60,773	$80,734	3rd	405th of 495
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,075	$22,140	$34,225	$44,673	3rd	489th of 550
Work from home	3.5%	3%	8.8%	15.1%	3rd	333rd of 549
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,457	$32,444	$41,934	$49,666	3rd	461st of 542
Median home value	$95,400	$90,900	$188,000	$332,700	2nd	400th of 509
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	491st 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

14%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

15%

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

38.1

Under 18

20.7%

65 and over

14.9%

Race and ethnicity

White32%
Black62%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.2%

Other

Households

Households: 5,427
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 57.7%
Married couples: 31.6%
Living alone: 40.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.5%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72335

$40,400

St. Francis Co.

$42,574

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,075

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.488

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72335

$95,400

St. Francis Co.

$90,900

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72335

$804

St. Francis Co.

$779

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

67%

2–4 units

16%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.9%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 6,632
Owner-occupied: 48.3%
Vacant: 18.2%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 53%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.5%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

38%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

21.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

13%

Production

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Sales

Healthcare

Education

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Management

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Computer and math

Industries

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Public administration

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$30,457

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72335	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,152	$74,888
Service	$23,088	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,247	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$27,255	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,382	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

44%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.9%
No internet access: 14.7%
Without health insurance: 8.9%
Limited-English households: 2%

Geography

City (USPS): Forrest City
State: Arkansas
County: St. Francis County
Center point: 34.9944° N, 90.7460° W
Land area: 159 sq mi
Water area: 2.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72335 spans 2 counties

St. Francis County96% of land
Lee County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Forrest City12% of zip
Madison1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72335

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72359	Madison, AR	2.3 mi	154	$23,802	—
72336	Forrest City, AR · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
72322	Caldwell, AR	6.2 mi	56	$35,750	—
72341	Haynes, AR	8.1 mi	156	$53,278	$45,600
72394	Widener, AR	8.9 mi	451	$46,875	$43,600
72372	Palestine, AR	12 mi	1,604	$43,611	$90,300
72326	Colt, AR	12 mi	1,929	$48,728	$99,200
72346	Heth, AR	16 mi	513	$65,673	$54,100
72340	Goodwin, AR	17 mi	43	$112,750	$85,000
72360	Marianna, AR	17 mi	5,048	$22,574	$68,800
72396	Wynne, AR	17 mi	12,766	$58,938	$144,800
72320	Brickeys, AR	17 mi	1,604	$32,679	$67,200

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Questions about 72335

What city is zip code 72335?

72335 is assigned to Forrest City, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72335 in?

72335 is mostly in St. Francis County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72335?

About 16,372 people live in 72335, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72335 in?

72335 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72335?

The median household income in 72335 is $40,400.

What zip codes are near 72335?

The closest zip codes to 72335 are 72359, 72336, 72322, 72341, 72394.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72335, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.