Zip code 72435: Knobel, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72435?

72435 is assigned to Knobel, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72435 in?

72435 is in Clay County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72435?

About 224 people live in 72435, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72435?

The median household income in 72435 is $97,637.

Q: What zip codes are near 72435?

The closest zip codes to 72435 are 72453, 72436, 72422, 72424, 72425.

Residential delivery areaClay CountyCentral Time

Population

224

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$98K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

55 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

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

About 72435

72435 is a rural zip code in Knobel, Arkansas (Clay County), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 224 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 49.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $97,637 a year, 21% above the national median of $80,734. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.5 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair.

How 72435 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 224 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Veterans32.1%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%4th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%5th of 498 in AR
Healthcare workers45.9%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%5th of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate93.1%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%61st of 545 in AR
Median age49.3
94th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5143rd of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy20.8%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%195th of 545 in AR
Broadband access96.6%
90th
StrengthU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%25th of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers14.4%
88th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%146th of 549 in AR
Per capita income$50,017
72nd
U.S. $44,673 · AR $34,22530th of 550 in AR
Median household income$97,637
69th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,77317th of 495 in AR
Uninsured rate9.4%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%191st of 548 in AR
Poverty rate12.9%
60th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%345th of 545 in AR
Work from home5.4%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%256th of 549 in AR
Average commute18.5 min
7th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min449th of 508 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher12.1%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%368th of 549 in AR
Diversity index8.6
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2463rd of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older8%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%526th of 550 in AR
Population224
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391501st of 550 in AR
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi533rd of 550 in AR
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%464th of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%398th of 550 in AR
Residents under 184%
1st
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%523rd of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$13,214
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934533rd of 542 in AR
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%314th of 549 in AR
Government workers1.4%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%517th of 549 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.310
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479498th of 542 in AR

Measure	72435	Clay	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Veterans	32.1%	7.6%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	4th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	39.8%	44.8%	51.1%	99th	5th of 498
Healthcare workers	45.9%	12.1%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	5th of 549
Homeownership rateStrength	93.1%	74.7%	66.4%	65.2%	98th	61st of 545
Median age	49.3	42.7	38.5	38.9	94th	143rd of 550
Housing vacancy	20.8%	19.6%	13.5%	10.1%	94th	195th of 545
Broadband accessStrength	96.6%	81.6%	86.7%	91%	90th	25th of 545
Self-employed workers	14.4%	11%	10.4%	10%	88th	146th of 549
Per capita income	$50,017	$27,594	$34,225	$44,673	72nd	30th of 550
Median household income	$97,637	$51,481	$60,773	$80,734	69th	17th of 495
Uninsured rate	9.4%	9.8%	9%	8.4%	68th	191st of 548
Poverty rate	12.9%	17.2%	16%	12.5%	60th	345th of 545
Work from home	5.4%	6%	8.8%	15.1%	9th	256th of 549
Average commuteStrength	18.5 min	23.3 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	7th	449th of 508
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.1%	15.3%	25.7%	35.7%	5th	368th of 549
Diversity index	8.6	12.4	51.2	61.4	3rd	463rd of 550
Residents 65 and older	8%	21.8%	17.6%	17.2%	3rd	526th of 550
Population	224	14,280	3,049,391	334,922,499	1st	501st of 550
Population density	4/sq mi	22/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	533rd of 550
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.3%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	464th of 549
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.5%	5.4%	14.1%	1st	398th of 550
Residents under 18	4%	21.5%	23.1%	22%	1st	523rd of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$13,214	$36,594	$41,934	$49,666	1st	533rd of 542
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	314th of 549
Government workers	1.4%	14.9%	15.2%	14.5%	1st	517th of 549
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.310	0.422	0.479	0.483	1st	498th 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

Under 5

5–17

19%

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

41%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

49.3

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

8.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 145
Average household size: 1.5
Family households: 31.7%
Married couples: 27.6%
Living alone: 68.3%
Veterans (of adults): 32.1%
Male / female: 37% / 63%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

50%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72435

$97,637

Clay Co.

$51,481

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$50,017

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.310

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72435

—

Clay Co.

$94,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72435

—

Clay Co.

$707

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 183
Owner-occupied: 93.1%
Vacant: 20.8%
Median year built: 2001
Median rooms: 3.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

57%

20–29

12%

30–44

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

18.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

46%

Transportation and moving

16%

Construction and repair

16%

Management

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.7%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Industries

Health care and social assistance

47%

Construction

14%

Manufacturing

11%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Retail

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Education

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$13,214

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

1.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72435	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$4,004	$74,888
Service	$16,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$14,286	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$23,929	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,417	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

27%

Some college

Associate's

38%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
Households with broadband: 96.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 86.2%
No internet access: 3.4%
Without health insurance: 9.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Knobel
State: Arkansas
County: Clay County
Center point: 36.3131° N, 90.5529° W
Land area: 55 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 72435

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72453	Peach Orchard, AR	6.4 mi	175	—	$115,300
72436	Lafe, AR	6.5 mi	885	$52,174	$114,700
72422	Corning, AR	7.9 mi	4,324	$56,507	$96,500
72424	Datto, AR	11 mi	67	$36,667	$52,500
72425	Delaplaine, AR	12 mi	445	$55,917	$97,100
72441	Mc Dougal, AR	12 mi	51	—	—
72443	Marmaduke, AR	12 mi	2,649	$51,230	$106,900
72462	Reyno, AR	13 mi	298	$56,452	$86,700
72470	Success, AR	14 mi	278	$55,694	$102,500
72413	Biggers, AR	15 mi	540	$59,531	$65,300
72412	Beech Grove, AR	15 mi	351	$83,500	$118,100
72456	Pollard, AR	16 mi	433	$49,861	$116,500

Questions about 72435

What city is zip code 72435?

72435 is assigned to Knobel, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72435 in?

72435 is in Clay County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72435?

About 224 people live in 72435, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72435 in?

72435 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72435?

The median household income in 72435 is $97,637.

What zip codes are near 72435?

The closest zip codes to 72435 are 72453, 72436, 72422, 72424, 72425.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72435, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.