72412 ZIP Code — Beech Grove, AR

Greene County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72412 is located in Beech Grove, Arkansas, within Greene County. It covers approximately 60.63 square miles and serves a population of 483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72412

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,856. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72412 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

483

population

60.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72412 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72412

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72412. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beech Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72425 Delaplaine (5.7 mi) 72453 Peach Orchard (10.1 mi) 72450 Paragould (12.1 mi) 72416 Bono (12.8 mi) 72476 Walnut Ridge (13.3 mi) 72436 Lafe (13.9 mi) 72413 Biggers (14.8 mi) 72435 Knobel (15.5 mi) 72435 Knobel (15.5 mi) 72405 Jonesboro (15.5 mi) 72401 Jonesboro (16.8 mi) 72417 Brookland (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	483
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	60.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1267
Longitude	-90.6988
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	51.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	15.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

483

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$69,856

Median household income

$28,069

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.7%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	113	23.4%
18 and over	370	76.6%
65 and over	115	23.8%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	483	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	51.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.2%	15.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 5.9%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	5.9%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	22.2%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
Median income	$69,856

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 41.8%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.7%
Renter occupied	4.3%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	29.4%
1970–1979	28.4%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	11.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	69.3%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.3%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	51.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	53.0%
Propane / LP gas	42.7%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	81.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	19	10.3%
Households with children under 18	83	44.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	84	45.4%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.3%	15.5%
Married	85.3%	70.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	3.7%
Divorced	0.0%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 6.0%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 16.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	61.6%
High school	33	38.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Agriculture & mining 22.8%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Other services 9.3%

Information 4.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	78.1%
Service	4.6%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	3.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.0%
Government	35.9%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	34.6%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	67.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	27.1%
No insurance	26.9%
Uninsured under 19	41.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	456	94.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	483	100.0%
Born in same state	483	100.0%
Born in different state	413	85.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	87	18%
French	77	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	91.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72412

What city is ZIP code 72412 in?

ZIP code 72412 is primarily assigned to Beech Grove, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72412 in?

ZIP code 72412 falls within Greene County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72412 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 72412 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72412 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72412 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 72412?

ZIP code 72412 has an estimated population of 483 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72412?

The median household income in ZIP code 72412 is $69,856, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72412 in?

ZIP code 72412 observes the CST timezone.