72414 ZIP Code — Black Oak, AR

Craighead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72414 is located in Black Oak, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 17.09 square miles and serves a population of 312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72414

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $42,708. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72414 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

312

population

17.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72414 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72414

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72414. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Black Oak	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72419 Caraway (4.1 mi) 72437 Lake City (4.7 mi) 72447 Monette (9.3 mi) 72442 Manila (11.2 mi) 72428 Etowah (11.6 mi) 72411 Bay (11.8 mi) 72354 Lepanto (12.6 mi) 72417 Brookland (13.1 mi) 72365 Marked Tree (15 mi) 72438 Leachville (15.7 mi) 72401 Jonesboro (16.4 mi) 72330 Dyess (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	312
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	17.09 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	35.7822
Longitude	-90.3768
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	51.1%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

312

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$42,708

Median household income

$24,475

Per capita income

$67,200

Median home value

$472

Median monthly rent

65.9%

Home ownership

34.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

106

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	74	23.7%
18 and over	238	76.3%
65 and over	33	10.6%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.6%

Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

Other race 8.5%

Two or more races 6.6%

Group	Count	%
White	257	70.6%
Hispanic or Latino	52	14.3%
Other race	31	8.5%
Two or more races	24	6.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	4.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 19.3%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.3%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
Median income	$42,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 53.9%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,200
Median rent / month	$472
Owner occupied	65.9%
Renter occupied	34.1%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	22.4%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	25.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	9.9%
3 bedrooms	75.0%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	57.8%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.3%
Electricity	23.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	37	27.4%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	65	48.1%
Female householder, no spouse	28	20.7%
Households with children under 18	41	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	19.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	11.0%
Married	38.1%	44.1%
Separated	3.2%	0.8%
Widowed	3.2%	11.0%
Divorced	25.4%	33.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 21.7%

HS graduate 23.0%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	57.6%
High school	20	30.3%
College / grad school	8	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.3%

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Agriculture & mining 13.9%

Construction 6.3%

Retail trade 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	32.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 34.6%

Under 18 years 45.9%

18 and over 31.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.5%
Retirement income	12.6%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	0.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	9.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.6%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	296	94.9%
Spanish	14	4.7%
Other Indo-European	14	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	298	95.5%
Born in same state	298	95.5%
Born in different state	247	79.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	4.5%
Not a US citizen	3	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	46	14.7%
Arab	41	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72414

What city is ZIP code 72414 in?

ZIP code 72414 is primarily assigned to Black Oak, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72414 in?

ZIP code 72414 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72414?

35% of residents in ZIP code 72414 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72414?

The median home value in ZIP code 72414 is $67,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72414?

The median household income in ZIP code 72414 is $42,708, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 72414?

ZIP code 72414 has an estimated population of 312 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72414 in?

ZIP code 72414 observes the CST timezone.