72430 ZIP Code — Greenway, AR

Clay County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72430 is located in Greenway, Arkansas, within Clay County. It covers approximately 26.97 square miles and serves a population of 453 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72430

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 $34,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $40,446. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72430 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

453

population

26.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72430 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72430

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72430. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72461 Rector (4.6 mi) 72454 Piggott (5.5 mi) 72456 Pollard (9.6 mi) 63857 Kennett (11 mi) 63852 Holcomb (13 mi) 63876 Senath (13.6 mi) 63933 Campbell (13.7 mi) 72443 Marmaduke (14.3 mi) 63837 Clarkton (14.3 mi) 72436 Lafe (16.3 mi) 63961 Qulin (16.9 mi) 63829 Cardwell (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	453
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	26.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.3350
Longitude	-90.2207
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	72.4%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

453

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$40,446

Median household income

$18,850

Per capita income

$34,600

Median home value

$586

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

1.8%

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	16.3%
18 and over	379	83.7%
65 and over	116	25.6%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	417	91.4%
Two or more races	36	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	25.7%
$100k–$150k	0.6%
Median income	$40,446

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 57.5%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$34,600
Median rent / month	$586
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	88.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	22.1%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	71.9%
4 bedrooms	3.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.6%
Electricity	17.9%
Propane / LP gas	52.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	62.6%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	41	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	25	14.0%
Households with children under 18	36	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	42.5%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	17.7%
Married	64.9%	69.3%
Separated	1.0%	4.7%
Widowed	5.9%	5.7%
Divorced	9.9%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.0%

Some HS, no diploma 18.6%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.5%
Bachelor's or higher	1.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	4.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	20.0%
High school	37	74.0%
College / grad school	1	2.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Construction 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Retail trade 11.0%

Public administration 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	14.5%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.3%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 23.5%

Married-couple families 19.6%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	18.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.4%
Public insurance	63.8%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	418	92.3%
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)	453	100.0%
Born in same state	453	100.0%
Born in different state	256	56.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	15.2%
Arab	25	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	3.5%
French	10	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	73.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72430

What city is ZIP code 72430 in?

ZIP code 72430 is primarily assigned to Greenway, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72430 in?

ZIP code 72430 falls within Clay County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72430 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 72430 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72430 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 72430 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72430?

20% of residents in ZIP code 72430 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72430?

The median home value in ZIP code 72430 is $34,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 72430 in?

ZIP code 72430 observes the CST timezone.