72335 ZIP Code
Forrest City, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72335 |
| City/Town: | Forrest City |
| County: | St. Francis |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,320 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,237 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,704 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,422 |
| Median Home Value: | $85,600 |
| Land Area: | 159.0 sq miles
411.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9944, -90.7461 |
Population Information (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,320 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,294 | 56.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,026 | 43.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,059 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,166 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 778 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,134 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 825 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,720 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,564 | 15.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,672 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,077 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 986 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,412 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 711 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 216 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $85,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $762 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,422 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,354 | 83.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,068 | 16.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,505 | 46.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,849 | 53.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,358 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 574 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,307 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,636 | 40.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,429 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 846 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 894 | 7.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 672 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72335 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,237 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,305 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,975 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,704 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,505 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,079 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 386 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,606 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,646 | 71.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,160 | 22.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 273 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,479 | 33.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,977 | 61.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 99 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 25 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 62 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 127 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 551 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 597 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 804 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 141 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 623 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72335 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 512 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 530 | 9.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 703 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 618 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,137 | 21.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 884 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 456 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 315 | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 101 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 98 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72335 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,285 | 84.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 447 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 119 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 58 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 109 | 2.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72335 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 93 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 462 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 501 | 9.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 113 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 813 | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 412 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 29 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 137 | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 145 | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,244 | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 322 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 306 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 502 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 31.2% | 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 (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,199 | 74.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,590 | 34.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,943 | 48.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,201 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72335 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,696 | 69.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,602 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,251 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 584 | 10.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 111 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,414 | 26.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72335 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,206 | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 61 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 452 | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 889 | 13.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 148 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 120 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 94 | 1.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 440 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72335 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 173 | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 497 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 873 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,587 | 24.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,058 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,127 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 471 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 373 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 263 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72335 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 76 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 478 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,609 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,417 | 53.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 731 | 11.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 111 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72335 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,931 | 36.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 407 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,898 | 54.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 33 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72335 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 736 | 13.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,029 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,429 | 26.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,160 | 21.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72335 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 597 | 23.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 980 | 39.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 339 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 303 | 12.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 195 | 7.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 67 | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5 | 0.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72335 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $945 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $387 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $762 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,354 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,896 | 35.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 731 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 885 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,337 | 43.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,840 | 34.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,569 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72335 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,747 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,540 | 45.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,454 | 31.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 173 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,273 | 16.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,150 | 27.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72335 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,470 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 224 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 178 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,579 | 45.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 962 | 27.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 527 | 15.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,754 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 596 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,400 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,668 | 19.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 171 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,605 | 60.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 892 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72335 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,407 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,646 | 16.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,091 | 41.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,506 | 56.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 186 | 7.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72335 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,706 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 33 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 614 | 1860.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 614 | 1860.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 614 | 1860.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 31 | 93.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 46 | 139.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 60.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 475 | 1439.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 2 | 6.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72335 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,261 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,352 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 909 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 746 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 88 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 67 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72335 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,354 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,821 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Forrest City, AR72335