72315 ZIP Code
Blytheville, Arkansas
January 23, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 72315 |
| City/Town: | Blytheville |
| County: | Mississippi |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,255 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,305 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,815 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,292 |
| Median Home Value: | $110,500 |
| Land Area: | 252.7 sq miles
654.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.1 sq miles
28.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8994, -89.8993 |
Population Information (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,255 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,341 | 46.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,914 | 53.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,283 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,777 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,225 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,446 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,121 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,654 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,601 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,273 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,504 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,176 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,010 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 845 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 340 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $110,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $771 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,292 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,829 | 76.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,463 | 23.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,602 | 58.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,227 | 41.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,403 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 902 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,039 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,404 | 40.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,040 | 22.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 939 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,165 | 8.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 914 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72315 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,305 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,323 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,472 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,815 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,921 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,925 | 90.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 996 | 10.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,779 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,283 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,419 | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 204 | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,269 | 50.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,818 | 43.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 111 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 395 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 594 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 574 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 796 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 631 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 154 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72315 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 649 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 547 | 7.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 924 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 755 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,175 | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 882 | 11.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 980 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 988 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 453 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 476 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72315 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,459 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 942 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 6 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 146 | 1.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72315 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 168 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 477 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,410 | 27.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 89 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,228 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 364 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 369 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 385 | 4.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,821 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 848 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 475 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 265 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,700 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,627 | 52.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,119 | 50.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,417 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72315 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,656 | 72.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,778 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,920 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 943 | 12.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 66 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,419 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72315 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,756 | 65.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 206 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,585 | 15.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 405 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 395 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 450 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 492 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72315 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 547 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 731 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,161 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,541 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,872 | 27.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,266 | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,003 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 552 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 619 | 6.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72315 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 333 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 615 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,934 | 28.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,653 | 45.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,558 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 199 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72315 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,104 | 52.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 234 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,446 | 44.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72315 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 794 | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,910 | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,485 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,640 | 20.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72315 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 590 | 12.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,576 | 34.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 867 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 694 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 593 | 12.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 227 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 55 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72315 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,109 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $379 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $771 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.38 |
Households (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,829 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,188 | 40.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 865 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,227 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,661 | 34.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,228 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,218 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72315 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,482 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,400 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,679 | 49.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 257 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 990 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,112 | 41.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72315 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,375 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 649 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 369 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,123 | 39.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,208 | 22.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,026 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,020 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,041 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,117 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,791 | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 588 | 15.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,955 | 51.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,248 | 32.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72315 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,599 | 82.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,373 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,686 | 79.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 673 | 20.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 159 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72315 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,744 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 29 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 511 | 1762.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 511 | 1762.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 511 | 1762.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 220.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 396 | 1365.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72315 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,972 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,217 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 755 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 645 | 3.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 72 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 38 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72315 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,829 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,946 | 88.7% | 89.4% |
Blytheville, AR72315