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72421

Arkansas · 618 residents · 80.437 sq mi
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ZIP 72421 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,000. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Craighead County median. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Craighead County, 72421 ranks 10th by median household income.

$41,310
US average: $82,259
$90,000
US average: $376,019
9.4%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.5%
Age 65+
14.7%
62.1%
37.9%
2.92 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(554)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other9.1%(56)
Diversity Score23.5%(145)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
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Affordability & inequality
Within Craighead County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST10TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
72401$45,329
72404$70,269
72405$92,440
72411$55,625
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 72421?

ZIP code 72421 has about 618 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72421?

The typical household in ZIP code 72421 earns about $41,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 72421 expensive?

In ZIP code 72421, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 72421?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 72421 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72421?

About 22.9% of people in ZIP code 72421 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024