72450 ZIP Code
Paragould, Arkansas
December 28, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 72450 |
| City/Town: | Paragould |
| County: | Greene |
| State: | Arkansas |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,251 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,234 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,598 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,650 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,900 |
| Land Area: | 285.3 sq miles
739.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.0795, -90.5164 |
Population Information (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,251 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,851 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,400 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,529 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,680 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,819 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,710 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,519 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,437 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,348 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,092 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,468 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,307 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,590 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,100 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 652 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $817 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,650 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,438 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,212 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,644 | 62.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,794 | 37.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,994 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 901 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,155 | 8.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,958 | 44.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,787 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,666 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,836 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,691 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (72450 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,234 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,385 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,121 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,598 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,932 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,427 | 92.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,505 | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,787 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,017 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,328 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,063 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 36,484 | 90.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,144 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 75 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 197 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 67 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 448 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,836 | 4.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,563 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,409 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 852 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 163 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 360 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (72450 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,132 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 860 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,517 | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,419 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,091 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,292 | 21.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,926 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,025 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 788 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 388 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (72450 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,034 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,797 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 31 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 527 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 194 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 550 | 3.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (72450 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 412 | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,497 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,329 | 19.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 218 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,563 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 959 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 96 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 734 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 917 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,898 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 756 | 4.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 673 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 375 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.5% | 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 (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,061 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,388 | 53.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,301 | 48.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,670 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (72450 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,101 | 71.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,215 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,438 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,112 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 213 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,379 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (72450 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,943 | 71.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 194 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 772 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,030 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 205 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 353 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 391 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,718 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 44 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (72450 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 181 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,370 | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,981 | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,921 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,879 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,833 | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,395 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 847 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 834 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 409 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (72450 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 72 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 787 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,418 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,685 | 52.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,209 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 479 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (72450 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,954 | 12.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 881 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,147 | 78.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 326 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 126 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (72450 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 819 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,333 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,024 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,262 | 21.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (72450 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,186 | 12.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,484 | 15.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,424 | 14.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,275 | 23.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,151 | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 891 | 9.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 220 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (72450 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,191 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $379 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $817 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,438 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,268 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,826 | 18.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,973 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,944 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,150 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,525 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (72450 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,869 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,212 | 26.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,970 | 50.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 687 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,412 | 15.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,211 | 20.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (72450 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,293 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 973 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 362 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,245 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,104 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,609 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,477 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,524 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,731 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,818 | 19.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 792 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,326 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,700 | 34.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (72450 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,429 | 80.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,579 | 18.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,948 | 65.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,622 | 34.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 869 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (72450 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,895 | 99.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 177 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 356 | 201.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 356 | 201.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 356 | 201.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 15 | 8.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 34 | 19.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 208 | 117.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (72450 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,722 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,946 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 776 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 593 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 63 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 104 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (72450 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,438 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,463 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Paragould, AR72450