ZIP Code 72450: Population, Income, Housing

State: AR

Total population: 40,807 Household income: $57,725 Rent: $914

Overview

Total population

40,807

Rent

$914

Year built

1991

Household income

$57,725

Per capita income

$28,842

Poverty rate

18%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

44.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Arkansas

County

Greene County

City

Paragould

Total population

40,807

Adults over 25

27,588

Total households

15,681

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$57,725

Per capita income

$28,842

Poverty rate

18%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

44.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$914

Year built

1991

Households that rent

35.9%

Households that own

64.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

89%

Black

2.6%

Asian

0.5%

Two or more races

6.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

4.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

95.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,654 (95.7%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

750 (4.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29.8%

High school graduate or GED

42.7%

Some college or associate degree

10.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

16.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 72450 with: Arkansas United States

ZIP 72450

Total population40,807

Rent$914

Year built1991

Household income$57,725

Per capita income$28,842

Poverty rate18%

Unemployment rateN/A

Arkansas State

Total population3,049,391

Rent$947

Year built1987

Household income$60,773

Per capita income$34,225

Poverty rate16%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP72450	StateArkansas	CountryUnited States
Total population	40,807	3,049,391	334,922,499
Rent	$914	$947	$1,413
Year built	1991	1987	1980
Household income	$57,725	$60,773	$80,734
Per capita income	$28,842	$34,225	$44,673
Poverty rate	18%	16%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 72450

Rent & Income

In 72450, the typical monthly rent is $914 and the typical household income is $57,725. Rent here is similar to Arkansas, and household income is lower than Arkansas. The estimated poverty rate is 18%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 35.9% of households. About 44.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 16.8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 72450 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 72450 — Poverty

How ZIP 72450 compares in Arkansas (25 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$914	5 / 25	from lower rent	$733 – $1,378
Household income	$57,725	16 / 25	from higher income	$40,231 – $110,514
Poverty rate	18%	18 / 25	from lower poverty	4.7% – 30.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arkansas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 72450

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 72450 ranks 5th out of 25 ZIP Codes in Arkansas. Statewide, values range from $733 in ZIP 72601 up to $1,378 in ZIP 72758.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 16th out of 25 ZIP Codes. Across Arkansas, figures vary from $40,231 in ZIP 72209 up to $110,514 in ZIP 72712.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 72450 places 18th out of 25 ZIP Codes. Throughout Arkansas, numbers span from 4.7% in ZIP 72712 up to 30.7% in ZIP 72401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 72450 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $914 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 72450

Annual Household Income: $57,725

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 72450

Estimated Rate: 18%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 72450

In ZIP Code 72450, households that rent: 5,622 (35.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,622	35.9%
Owner-Occupied	10,059	64.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 72450

In ZIP Code 72450, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,526 (44.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,526	44.9%
Other renter households	3,096	55.1%
Total renter households	5,622	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 72450

Less than High School: 8,222 people (29.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 11,776 people (42.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,958 people (10.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,632 people (16.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 27,588

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.