72347 ZIP Code — Hickory Ridge, AR

Cross County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72347 is located in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, within Cross County. It covers approximately 95.81 square miles and serves a population of 805 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72347

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $57,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $48,892. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 72347 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

805

population

95.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72347 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72347

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72347. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hickory Ridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72429 Fisher (8.9 mi) 72101 Mc Crory (12.3 mi) 72005 Amagon (12.4 mi) 72396 Wynne (15 mi) 72324 Cherry Valley (15.7 mi) 72479 Weiner (16.1 mi) 72112 Newport (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	805
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	95.81 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.3944
Longitude	-90.9968
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	59.1%	54.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	13.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

805

Population

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$48,892

Median household income

$23,143

Per capita income

$57,400

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

64.2%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

216

Housing units

6.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	23.2%
18 and over	618	76.8%
65 and over	217	27.0%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Two or more races 18.4%

Group	Count	%
White	657	81.6%
Two or more races	148	18.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	54.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	13.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 27.6%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	27.6%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$48,892

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.0%

$50k–$100k 57.4%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,400
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	64.2%
Renter occupied	35.8%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	76.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	25.5%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	19.6%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	6.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	57.0%
3 or more	8.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	71.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	77	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	43	14.7%
Households with children under 18	100	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	51.2%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	19.0%
Married	57.7%	48.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	7.8%	12.6%
Divorced	11.4%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 50.9%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	8.6%
Kindergarten	47	27.0%
Elementary school	63	36.2%
High school	36	20.7%
College / grad school	13	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.0%

Public administration 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Construction 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Professional & management 3.2%

Retail trade 2.4%

Other services 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.0%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	31.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	34.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	9.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 51.3%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.3%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	44.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.6%
Under 18	16.0%
18–64 years	32.9%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.2%
Public insurance	68.3%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	768	95.4%
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)	805	100.0%
Born in same state	805	100.0%
Born in different state	639	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	277	34.4%
French	69	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	6.1%
English	7	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	67.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72347

What city is ZIP code 72347 in?

ZIP code 72347 is primarily assigned to Hickory Ridge, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72347 in?

ZIP code 72347 falls within Cross County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72347 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 72347 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72347 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 72347 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72347?

7% 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 72347?

24% of residents in ZIP code 72347 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72347 in?

ZIP code 72347 observes the CST timezone.