Zip code 72638: Green Forest, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72638?

72638 is assigned to Green Forest, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72638 in?

72638 is mostly in Carroll County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72638?

About 6,912 people live in 72638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72638?

The median household income in 72638 is $65,175.

Q: What zip codes are near 72638?

The closest zip codes to 72638 are 72611, 72616, 72660, 72662, 65739.

Residential delivery areaCarroll CountyCentral Time

Population

6,912

Median household income

$65K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$176K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$800/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

180 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

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

About 72638

72638 is a rural zip code in Green Forest, Arkansas (Carroll County), covering 180 sq mi of land. About 6,912 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 41.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $65,175 a year, 19% below the national median of $80,734. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $175,900, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $800 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.6 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 72638 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate19.5%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%26th of 548 in AR
Self-employed workers14.8%
90th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%136th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy14.8%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%312th of 545 in AR
Diversity index62.5
77th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.218th of 550 in AR
Poverty rate16.7%
75th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%257th of 545 in AR
Foreign-born residents20%
74th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%13th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate75.3%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%309th of 545 in AR
Median age41.1
66th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5312th of 550 in AR
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%273rd of 550 in AR
Residents under 1823.5%
63rd
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%216th of 550 in AR
Residents 65 and older15%
38th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%418th of 550 in AR
Government workers12.2%
37th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%359th of 549 in AR
Work from home9.6%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%133rd of 549 in AR
Median household income$65,175
28th
U.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773135th of 495 in AR
Rent-burdened renters44.7%
28th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%245th of 498 in AR
Unemployment rate3.1%
18th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%318th of 549 in AR
Median home value$175,900
16th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000126th of 509 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher17.2%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%237th of 549 in AR
Per capita income$26,957
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225322nd of 550 in AR
Population6,912
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391116th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$36,060
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934354th of 542 in AR
Broadband access83.5%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%265th of 545 in AR
Average commute18.6 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min446th of 508 in AR
Median gross rent$800
7th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947196th of 395 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.368
6th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479433rd of 542 in AR
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi212th of 550 in AR
Tech workers0.2%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%277th of 549 in AR
Healthcare workers4.3%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%425th of 549 in AR

Measure	72638	Carroll	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.5%	14.2%	9%	8.4%	95th	26th of 548
Self-employed workers	14.8%	18%	10.4%	10%	90th	136th of 549
Housing vacancy	14.8%	18.7%	13.5%	10.1%	86th	312th of 545
Diversity index	62.5	47.1	51.2	61.4	77th	18th of 550
Poverty rate	16.7%	17.2%	16%	12.5%	75th	257th of 545
Foreign-born residents	20%	9.1%	5.4%	14.1%	74th	13th of 550
Homeownership rate	75.3%	77.5%	66.4%	65.2%	67th	309th of 545
Median age	41.1	44.5	38.5	38.9	66th	312th of 550
Veterans	6.9%	10.6%	7.4%	6.2%	65th	273rd of 550
Residents under 18	23.5%	21.7%	23.1%	22%	63rd	216th of 550
Residents 65 and older	15%	23.4%	17.6%	17.2%	38th	418th of 550
Government workers	12.2%	9.4%	15.2%	14.5%	37th	359th of 549
Work from home	9.6%	11.2%	8.8%	15.1%	32nd	133rd of 549
Median household income	$65,175	$54,230	$60,773	$80,734	28th	135th of 495
Rent-burdened renters	44.7%	48%	44.8%	51.1%	28th	245th of 498
Unemployment rateStrength	3.1%	4.7%	4.9%	5.2%	18th	318th of 549
Median home value	$175,900	$210,400	$188,000	$332,700	16th	126th of 509
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.2%	20%	25.7%	35.7%	14th	237th of 549
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,957	$30,635	$34,225	$44,673	12th	322nd of 550
Population	6,912	28,626	3,049,391	334,922,499	11th	116th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,060	$35,677	$41,934	$49,666	11th	354th of 542
Broadband accessWeakness	83.5%	87.7%	86.7%	91%	9th	265th of 545
Average commuteStrength	18.6 min	21.9 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	8th	446th of 508
Median gross rent	$800	$856	$947	$1,413	7th	196th of 395
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.368	0.459	0.479	0.483	6th	433rd of 542
Population density	38/sq mi	45/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	212th of 550
Tech workers	0.2%	1.4%	2.5%	3.8%	4th	277th of 549
Healthcare workers	4.3%	4.6%	10.5%	9.7%	2nd	425th 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

11%

25–34

17%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.1

Under 18

23.5%

65 and over

15%

Race and ethnicity

White52%
Black0%
Hispanic30%
Asian4%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander4%
Other0.4%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

62.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

20%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

82%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,409
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 70.2%
Married couples: 48.2%
Living alone: 26.7%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72638

$65,175

Carroll Co.

$54,230

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,957

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.368

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72638

$175,900

Carroll Co.

$210,400

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72638

$800

Carroll Co.

$856

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

16%

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 2,829
Owner-occupied: 75.3%
Vacant: 14.8%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 44.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.5%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

36%

10–19

29%

20–29

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

21%

Construction and repair

14%

Transportation and moving

14%

Office and admin

Management

Food service

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Sales

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.8%

Computer and math

0.2%

Industries

Manufacturing

37%

Education

10%

Other services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Information

Median earnings per worker

$36,060

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72638	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$50,296	$74,888
Service	$25,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,886	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$31,678	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,254	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

32%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.5%
Households with broadband: 83.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.6%
No internet access: 15.6%
Without health insurance: 19.5%
Limited-English households: 2.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Green Forest
State: Arkansas
County: Carroll County
Center point: 36.3282° N, 93.4024° W
Land area: 180 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72638 spans 2 counties

Carroll County95% of land
Newton County5% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Green Forest1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72638

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72611	Alpena, AR	7.4 mi	1,534	$42,361	$93,200
72616	Berryville, AR	8.4 mi	10,907	$52,077	$202,800
72660	Oak Grove, AR	11 mi	424	—	$146,700
72662	Omaha, AR	14 mi	2,967	$55,734	$252,400
65739	Ridgedale, MO	15 mi	865	$61,250	$364,100
65611	Blue Eye, MO	15 mi	1,963	$59,866	$298,100
65681	Lampe, MO	16 mi	1,709	$57,548	$214,800
72624	Compton, AR	17 mi	272	$46,442	$206,900
72602	Harrison, AR · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
72613	Beaver, AR · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
72601	Harrison, AR	19 mi	31,370	$56,353	$196,300
65672	Hollister, MO	19 mi	8,432	$59,737	$176,700

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Questions about 72638

What city is zip code 72638?

72638 is assigned to Green Forest, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72638 in?

72638 is mostly in Carroll County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72638?

About 6,912 people live in 72638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72638 in?

72638 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72638?

The median household income in 72638 is $65,175.

What zip codes are near 72638?

The closest zip codes to 72638 are 72611, 72616, 72660, 72662, 65739.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72638, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.