Zip code 72430: Greenway, Arkansas
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 72430
72430 is a rural zip code in Greenway, Arkansas (Clay County), covering 27 sq mi of land. About 684 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 39 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $57,604 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $830 a month.
1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.5 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; cleaning and personal care; and computer and math (tech). 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 72430 compares
- Tech workers12.6%98thU.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%6th of 549 in AR
- Residents under 1830.6%96thU.S. 22% · AR 23.1%43rd of 550 in AR
- 95thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%99th of 498 in AR
- 91stU.S. 10% · AR 10.4%129th of 549 in AR
- Housing vacancy12.3%80thU.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%364th of 545 in AR
- Uninsured rate7.7%57thU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%272nd of 548 in AR
- Homeownership rate71.1%56thU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%374th of 545 in AR
- Poverty rate11.5%53rdU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%375th of 545 in AR
- 51stU.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%78th of 549 in AR
- 50thU.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5371st of 550 in AR
- 42ndU.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%403rd of 550 in AR
- Average commute21.5 min20thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min365th of 508 in AR
- Median household income$57,60417thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773200th of 495 in AR
- Veterans2.7%12thU.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%483rd of 550 in AR
- 9thU.S. $1,413 · AR $947161st of 395 in AR
- Median earnings per worker$34,8868thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934384th of 542 in AR
- Diversity index13.46thU.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2420th of 550 in AR
- 5thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%391st of 549 in AR
- 4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%345th of 545 in AR
- 4thU.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%474th of 549 in AR
- Population density25/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi284th of 550 in AR
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%421st of 549 in AR
- Per capita income$19,5022ndWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225499th of 550 in AR
- Population6841stU.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391385th of 550 in AR
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%531st of 549 in AR
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%362nd of 550 in AR
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479471st of 542 in AR
| Measure | 72430 | Clay | AR | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech workers | 12.6% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 6th of 549 | |
| Residents under 18 | 30.6% | 21.5% | 23.1% | 22% | 43rd of 550 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 66.7% | 39.8% | 44.8% | 51.1% | 99th of 498 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.3% | 11% | 10.4% | 10% | 129th of 549 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.3% | 19.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% | 364th of 545 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.7% | 9.8% | 9% | 8.4% | 272nd of 548 | |
| Homeownership rate | 71.1% | 74.7% | 66.4% | 65.2% | 374th of 545 | |
| Poverty rate | 11.5% | 17.2% | 16% | 12.5% | 375th of 545 | |
| Work from home | 13% | 6% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 78th of 549 | |
| Median age | 39 | 42.7 | 38.5 | 38.9 | 371st of 550 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.5% | 21.8% | 17.6% | 17.2% | 403rd of 550 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.5 min | 23.3 min | 22.5 min | 26.4 min | 365th of 508 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $57,604 | $51,481 | $60,773 | $80,734 | 200th of 495 | |
| Veterans | 2.7% | 7.6% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 483rd of 550 | |
| Median gross rent | $830 | $707 | $947 | $1,413 | 161st of 395 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $34,886 | $36,594 | $41,934 | $49,666 | 384th of 542 | |
| Diversity index | 13.4 | 12.4 | 51.2 | 61.4 | 420th of 550 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 391st of 549 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 80% | 81.6% | 86.7% | 91% | 345th of 545 | |
| Government workers | 6.9% | 14.9% | 15.2% | 14.5% | 474th of 549 | |
| Population density | 25/sq mi | 22/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 284th of 550 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.6% | 12.1% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 421st of 549 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $19,502 | $27,594 | $34,225 | $44,673 | 499th of 550 | |
| Population | 684 | 14,280 | 3,049,391 | 334,922,499 | 385th of 550 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 1.4% | 15.3% | 25.7% | 35.7% | 531st of 549 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.1% | 0.5% | 5.4% | 14.1% | 362nd of 550 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.337 | 0.422 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 471st of 542 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White93%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 235
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 78.3%
- Married couples
- 61.3%
- Living alone
- 21.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.7%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 268
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Vacant
- 12.3%
- Median year built
- 1960
- Median rooms
- 6.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 66.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 72430 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $34,508 | $74,888 |
| Service | $18,611 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,059 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $25,833 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 80%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 71.5%
- No internet access
- 17.9%
- Without health insurance
- 7.7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Greenway
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Clay County
- Center point
- 36.3360° N, 90.1736° W
- Land area
- 27 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 72430
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72454 | Piggott, AR | 5.2 mi | $46,509 |
| 72461 | Rector, AR | 7.4 mi | $53,893 |
| 72464 | Saint Francis, AR | 8.2 mi | — |
| 63880 | Whiteoak, MO | 8.2 mi | — |
| 63852 | Holcomb, MO | 9.1 mi | $46,971 |
| 63857 | Kennett, MO | 11 mi | $55,188 |
| 63847 | Gibson, MO | 11 mi | — |
| 72456 | Pollard, AR | 12 mi | $49,861 |
| 63837 | Clarkton, MO | 13 mi | $46,066 |
| 63933 | Campbell, MO | 13 mi | $55,582 |
| 63938 | Fagus, MO · PO box | 13 mi | — |
| 72441 | Mc Dougal, AR | 14 mi | — |
Questions about 72430
What city is zip code 72430?
72430 is assigned to Greenway, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 72430 in?
72430 is in Clay County, Arkansas.
What is the population of 72430?
About 684 people live in 72430, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 72430 in?
72430 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 72430?
The median household income in 72430 is $57,604.
What zip codes are near 72430?
The closest zip codes to 72430 are 72454, 72461, 72464, 63880, 63852.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72430, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.