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Craighead County
Cash, AR
72421
72421 ZIP Code — Cash, AR
Craighead County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72421 is located in
Cash ,
Arkansas ,
within Craighead County .
It covers approximately 80.44 square miles and serves a population of
504 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72421
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 $58,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $31,667. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% 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 72421 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.
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City
Status
Cash
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
504
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
80.44 sq mi
Water area
0.56 sq mi
Latitude
35.7956
Longitude
-90.9549
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.1%
49.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
14.0%
29.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
3.9%
16.2%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$31,667
Median household income
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 146 29.0% 18 and over 358 71.0% 65 and over 42 8.3% Median age 31.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % White 450 88.6% Two or more races 47 9.3% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.8% Other race 4 0.8% Black or African American 3 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.1%
49.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
14.0%
29.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
3.9%
16.2%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.2%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.1% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 11.1% $25k–$35k 21.5% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 7.6% $75k–$100k 11.8% $100k–$150k 16.0% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $31,667
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $58,200 Median rent / month $655 Owner occupied 59.0% Renter occupied 41.0% Vacant 30.1% Single-family detached 86.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 3.4% 1990–1999 19.4% 1980–1989 3.4% 1970–1979 37.9% 1960–1969 24.3% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 4.4% 1939 or earlier 3.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 20.4% 3 bedrooms 62.1% 4 bedrooms 14.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 31.3% 2 vehicles 20.1% 3 or more 43.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 53.5% Electricity 38.9% Wood 6.9% No fuel used 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 84 58.3% Cohabiting couple 5 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 30 20.8% Female householder, no spouse 25 17.4% Households with children under 18 63 43.8% Households with seniors (65+) 34 23.6% Average household size 3.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.3% 23.6% Married 42.5% 56.1% Separated 4.7% 0.6% Widowed 0.9% 9.6% Divorced 6.5% 10.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
19.8%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.9% Bachelor's or higher 10.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 9.2% Kindergarten 49 34.8% Elementary school 43 30.5% High school 15 10.6% College / grad school 21 14.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
12.0%
Professional & management
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Public administration
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.4% Service 15.8% Sales & office 28.3% Natural resources & construction 18.5% Production & transportation 26.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.1% Government 3.8% Self-employed 13.6% Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.9% Carpool 18.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.2% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
27.4%
Female-led households
44.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.9% Retirement income 13.2% Supplemental Security 9.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 20.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.0% High blood pressure 42.9% High cholesterol 40.9% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 30.9% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 11.5% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.8% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 34.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 27.4% Fair or poor health 24.0% Poor mental health 17.3% Poor physical health 15.4% No health insurance 16.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 54.8% Cholesterol screening 86.9% Teeth loss 21.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 17.3% Under 18 8.2% 18–64 years 19.9% 65 and over 28.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.1% Public insurance 53.4% No insurance 14.9% Uninsured under 19 11.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 483 95.8% 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) 504 100.0% Born in same state 504 100.0% Born in different state 411 81.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 148 29.4% Arab 62 12.3%
Ancestry Count % French 32 6.3% English 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 28.6% Internet access 91.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72421
What city is ZIP code 72421 in?
ZIP code 72421 is primarily assigned to Cash, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72421 in?
ZIP code 72421 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72421?
32% of residents in ZIP code 72421 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72421?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 72421 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 72421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72421?
The median home value in ZIP code 72421 is $58,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 72421 in?
ZIP code 72421 observes the CST timezone.
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