72419 ZIP Code — Caraway, AR

Craighead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72419 is located in Caraway, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 50.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,665 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72419

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $60,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($44,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 72419 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,665

population

50.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72419 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72419

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72419. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Caraway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72414 Black Oak (4.1 mi) 72428 Etowah (7.5 mi) 72442 Manila (8.2 mi) 72437 Lake City (8.5 mi) 72354 Lepanto (10.1 mi) 72447 Monette (10.9 mi) 72330 Dyess (13.3 mi) 72438 Leachville (14.6 mi) 72370 Osceola (14.8 mi) 72365 Marked Tree (15 mi) 72411 Bay (15.3 mi) 72417 Brookland (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,665
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	50.63 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	35.7580
Longitude	-90.3102
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	55.7%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,665

Population

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$44,625

Median household income

$29,744

Per capita income

$60,000

Median home value

$676

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

525

Housing units

12.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

140

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	23.4%
18 and over	1,275	76.6%
65 and over	296	17.8%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,569	91.6%
Two or more races	78	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	48	2.8%
Other race	16	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	6.2%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$44,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.4%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,000
Median rent / month	$676
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	18.8%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	57.7%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	31.8%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.9%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	16.4%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	49.1%
Cohabiting couple	43	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	113	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	170	26.5%
Households with children under 18	215	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	240	37.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	17.6%
Married	47.3%	46.9%
Separated	2.4%	3.1%
Widowed	2.1%	23.1%
Divorced	14.6%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 50.2%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.9%
Kindergarten	18	5.1%
Elementary school	161	46.0%
High school	124	35.4%
College / grad school	44	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.0%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Retail trade 11.4%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Professional & management 3.7%

Information 3.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Other services 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	27.7%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.7%
Carpool	32.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 43.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	41.0%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.4%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	7.2%
18–64 years	27.4%
65 and over	57.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,552	93.2%
Spanish	31	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,634	98.1%
Born in same state	1,631	98.0%
Born in different state	1,294	77.7%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	231	13.9%
French	191	11.5%
Italian	163	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.5%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72419

What city is ZIP code 72419 in?

ZIP code 72419 is primarily assigned to Caraway, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72419 in?

ZIP code 72419 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72419 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 72419 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72419?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72419?

19% of residents in ZIP code 72419 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72419?

The median home value in ZIP code 72419 is $60,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72419 in?

ZIP code 72419 observes the CST timezone.