Zip code 72342: Helena, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72342?

72342 is assigned to Helena, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72342 in?

72342 is in Phillips County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72342?

About 4,070 people live in 72342, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72342?

The median household income in 72342 is $36,905.

Q: What zip codes are near 72342?

The closest zip codes to 72342 are 72369, 38631, 72390, 72312, 72355.

Residential delivery areaPhillips CountyCentral Time

Population

4,070

Median household income

$37K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$97K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$704/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

109 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

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

About 72342

72342 is a rural zip code in Helena, Arkansas (Phillips County), covering 109 sq mi of land. About 4,070 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 47 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $36,905 a year, about 46% of the national median of $80,734. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $97,200, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 37% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $704 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; food service; and education.

How 72342 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate18.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%22nd of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy33.7%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%67th of 545 in AR
Government workers25.3%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%79th of 549 in AR
Poverty rate26.6%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%87th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older25.3%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%148th of 550 in AR
Median age47
91st
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5179th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters60.7%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%125th of 498 in AR
Uninsured rate13%
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%84th of 548 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479166th of 542 in AR
Average commute28.7 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min166th of 508 in AR
Diversity index53.2
57th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.292nd of 550 in AR
Healthcare workers9.5%
50th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%245th of 549 in AR
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%367th of 550 in AR
Residents under 1819.2%
26th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%370th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents4.1%
24th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%103rd of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$38,529
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934293rd of 542 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher16.8%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%251st of 549 in AR
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%425th of 549 in AR
Population4,070
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391165th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate36.9%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%536th of 545 in AR
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi215th of 550 in AR
Work from home3.8%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%327th of 549 in AR
Per capita income$20,836
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225480th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$704
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947275th of 395 in AR
Broadband access77.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%382nd of 545 in AR
Median household income$36,905
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773437th of 495 in AR
Median home value$97,200
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000392nd of 509 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%462nd of 549 in AR

Measure	72342	Phillips	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Unemployment rateWeakness	18.1%	14.5%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	22nd of 549
Housing vacancy	33.7%	27.9%	13.5%	10.1%	98th	67th of 545
Government workers	25.3%	19.8%	15.2%	14.5%	95th	79th of 549
Poverty rateWeakness	26.6%	29.3%	16%	12.5%	94th	87th of 545
Residents 65 and older	25.3%	20.7%	17.6%	17.2%	92nd	148th of 550
Median age	47	40.9	38.5	38.9	91st	179th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.7%	58.8%	44.8%	51.1%	85th	125th of 498
Uninsured rateWeakness	13%	7.6%	9%	8.4%	83rd	84th of 548
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.491	0.479	0.483	69th	166th of 542
Average commute	28.7 min	19.9 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	67th	166th of 508
Diversity index	53.2	52.7	51.2	61.4	57th	92nd of 550
Healthcare workers	9.5%	10.3%	10.5%	9.7%	50th	245th of 549
Veterans	5.6%	5.5%	7.4%	6.2%	47th	367th of 550
Residents under 18	19.2%	26.2%	23.1%	22%	26th	370th of 550
Foreign-born residents	4.1%	1.5%	5.4%	14.1%	24th	103rd of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,529	$37,879	$41,934	$49,666	17th	293rd of 542
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.8%	15%	25.7%	35.7%	13th	251st of 549
Self-employed workers	6%	8.3%	10.4%	10%	10th	425th of 549
Population	4,070	15,450	3,049,391	334,922,499	7th	165th of 550
Homeownership rateWeakness	36.9%	51.2%	66.4%	65.2%	7th	536th of 545
Population density	38/sq mi	22/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	215th of 550
Work from home	3.8%	4.1%	8.8%	15.1%	4th	327th of 549
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,836	$22,343	$34,225	$44,673	3rd	480th of 550
Median gross rent	$704	$737	$947	$1,413	3rd	275th of 395
Broadband accessWeakness	77.6%	79.3%	86.7%	91%	3rd	382nd of 545
Median household incomeWeakness	$36,905	$40,134	$60,773	$80,734	2nd	437th of 495
Median home value	$97,200	$78,200	$188,000	$332,700	2nd	392nd of 509
Tech workers	0%	0.5%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	462nd 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

16%

5–17

18–24

25–34

18%

35–44

10%

45–54

16%

55–64

15%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

Under 18

19.2%

65 and over

25.3%

Race and ethnicity

White26%
Black63%
Hispanic4%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

53.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

75.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,644
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 50.5%
Married couples: 18.7%
Living alone: 44.3%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.1%

Median household income

72342

$36,905

Phillips Co.

$40,134

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,836

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72342

$97,200

Phillips Co.

$78,200

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72342

$704

Phillips Co.

$737

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

59%

2–4 units

23%

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,480
Owner-occupied: 36.9%
Vacant: 33.7%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.1%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

22%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

35%

10–19

22%

20–29

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

15%

Average commute

28.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

18.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

19%

Food service

12%

Education

10%

Healthcare

10%

Management

Production

Sales

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.3%

Police and fire

0.1%

Computer and math

Industries

Finance, insurance and real estate

14%

Manufacturing

14%

Arts and recreation

13%

Education

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Construction

Retail

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Information

Professional and technical services

0.7%

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Admin, support and management

0.4%

Wholesale

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$38,529

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72342	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,672	$74,888
Service	$15,132	$26,804
Sales and office	$44,728	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,600	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,007	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

30%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 77.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.5%
No internet access: 20.1%
Without health insurance: 13%
Limited-English households: 2.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Helena
State: Arkansas
County: Phillips County
Center point: 34.4479° N, 90.6748° W
Land area: 109 sq mi
Water area: 13 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Helena-West Helena8% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72342

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72369	Oneida, AR	6.6 mi	0	—	—
38631	Friars Point, MS	6.6 mi	1,027	$29,583	$84,300
72390	West Helena, AR	7.1 mi	6,577	$38,294	$64,700
72312	Barton, AR · PO box	8.6 mi	—	—	—
72355	Lexa, AR	10 mi	1,780	$55,307	$97,600
38644	Lula, MS	11 mi	106	—	$91,400
38617	Coahoma, MS	12 mi	759	$19,861	$62,500
72374	Poplar Grove, AR	12 mi	562	—	$98,700
38630	Farrell, MS · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
72389	Wabash, AR	13 mi	287	$21,528	—
38626	Dundee, MS	15 mi	1,237	$65,000	$274,500
72352	La Grange, AR	15 mi	13	—	—

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Questions about 72342

What city is zip code 72342?

72342 is assigned to Helena, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72342 in?

72342 is in Phillips County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72342?

About 4,070 people live in 72342, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72342 in?

72342 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72342?

The median household income in 72342 is $36,905.

What zip codes are near 72342?

The closest zip codes to 72342 are 72369, 38631, 72390, 72312, 72355.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72342, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.