72324 ZIP Code — Cherry Valley, AR

Cross County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72324 is located in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, within Cross County. It covers approximately 130.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72324

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 $82,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $42,734. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 72324 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,029

population

130.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72324 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72324

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72324. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cherry Valley	Acceptable
Cherry Valley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72396 Wynne (12.2 mi) 72373 Parkin (12.8 mi) 72432 Harrisburg (13.4 mi) 72429 Fisher (15 mi) 72347 Hickory Ridge (15.7 mi) 72331 Earle (15.9 mi) 72472 Trumann (17 mi) 72479 Weiner (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,029
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	130.33 sq mi
Water area	0.28 sq mi
Latitude	35.3811
Longitude	-90.7183
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%	54.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	13.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,029

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$42,734

Median household income

$28,027

Per capita income

$82,600

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

919

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

173

25–34

167

35–44

154

45–54

149

55–59

60–64

139

65–74

135

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	18.1%
18 and over	1,661	81.9%
65 and over	426	21.0%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Two or more races 11.2%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,753	85.8%
Two or more races	228	11.2%
Black or African American	41	2%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.7%
Asian	5	0.2%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	54.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	13.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 21.5%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	21.5%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$42,734

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.8%

$50k–$100k 46.2%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$300k–$500k 0.2%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,600
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	26.5%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	16.8%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	9.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	50.1%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	447	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	62	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	142	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	200	23.5%
Households with children under 18	302	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	312	36.7%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	8.8%
Married	43.2%	68.7%
Separated	4.6%	2.9%
Widowed	3.8%	9.4%
Divorced	20.4%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	6.3%
Kindergarten	7	2.3%
Elementary school	125	41.1%
High school	116	38.2%
College / grad school	37	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Retail trade 14.3%

Construction 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Professional & management 8.3%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Other services 3.0%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	27.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 12.3%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.0%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	16.3%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	51.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,927	95.0%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,026	99.9%
Born in same state	2,024	99.8%
Born in different state	1,585	78.1%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	888	43.8%
French	155	7.6%
Italian	133	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	1.8%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72324

What city is ZIP code 72324 in?

ZIP code 72324 is primarily assigned to Cherry Valley, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72324 in?

ZIP code 72324 falls within Cross County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72324?

13% 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 72324 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 72324 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72324?

The median home value in ZIP code 72324 is $82,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72324?

The median household income in ZIP code 72324 is $42,734, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72324 in?

ZIP code 72324 observes the CST timezone.