72346 ZIP Code — Heth, AR

Saint Francis County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72346 is located in Heth, Arkansas, within Saint Francis County. It covers approximately 84.84 square miles and serves a population of 416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72346

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $24,219. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72346 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

416

population

84.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72346 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72346

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heth	Acceptable
Heth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72394 Widener (6.2 mi) 72348 Hughes (10.7 mi) 72376 Proctor (11.7 mi) 72373 Parkin (12.7 mi) 72335 Forrest City (14.1 mi) 72327 Crawfordsville (15.3 mi) 72331 Earle (15.6 mi) 72320 Brickeys (17.7 mi) 38109 Memphis (18.9 mi) 38664 Robinsonville (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	416
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	84.84 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	35.0702
Longitude	-90.5070
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	62.3%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

416

Population

People per sq mi

68.1

Median age

$24,219

Median household income

$22,173

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

164

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	5.3%
18 and over	394	94.7%
65 and over	222	53.4%
Median age	68.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.4%

Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

Other race 21.5%

Black or African American 14.5%

Two or more races 5.1%

Group	Count	%
White	198	37.4%
Hispanic or Latino	114	21.5%
Other race	114	21.5%
Black or African American	77	14.5%
Two or more races	27	5.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 48.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	48.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$24,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.5%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	5.7%
Single-family detached	54.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.8%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.0%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	43.2%
1970–1979	4.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	42.0%
2 vehicles	28.2%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	45.3%
Propane / LP gas	49.7%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	19.9%
Cohabiting couple	29	16.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	67	37.0%
Households with children under 18	28	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	45.3%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	4.1%
Married	45.4%	13.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.0%
Divorced	23.0%	70.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	43.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	29	56.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Transportation & utilities 27.9%

Retail trade 20.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	59.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.4%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	17.5%
Unpaid family workers	9.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	27.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.0%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	27.5%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	25.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.6%
Public insurance	71.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	416	100.0%
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)	416	100.0%
Born in same state	416	100.0%
Born in different state	213	51.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	47	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72346

What city is ZIP code 72346 in?

ZIP code 72346 is primarily assigned to Heth, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72346 in?

ZIP code 72346 falls within Saint Francis County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72346 have an older population?

53% of residents in ZIP code 72346 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72346?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72346 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 72346 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72346 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 72346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72346 in?

ZIP code 72346 observes the CST timezone.