72435 ZIP Code — Knobel, AR

Clay County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72435 is located in Knobel, Arkansas, within Clay County. It covers approximately 55.23 square miles and serves a population of 233 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72435

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,893. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 32% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 42%.

Overall, ZIP code 72435 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

233

population

55.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Knobel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72422 Corning (3.5 mi) 72422 Corning (3.5 mi) 72453 Peach Orchard (8.2 mi) 72453 Peach Orchard (8.2 mi) 72436 Lafe (9.6 mi) 72436 Lafe (9.6 mi) 72425 Delaplaine (10.3 mi) 72425 Delaplaine (10.3 mi) 72470 Success (12 mi) 72470 Success (12 mi) 72413 Biggers (12.9 mi) 72413 Biggers (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	233
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	55.23 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	36.3322
Longitude	-90.5881
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	41.5%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

233

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$80,893

Median household income

$38,478

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

3.3%

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	14	6.0%
18 and over	219	94.0%
65 and over	44	18.9%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	223	94.1%
Two or more races	6	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 6.9%

$75k–$100k 46.9%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	6.9%
$75k–$100k	46.9%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
Median income	$80,893

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 77.2%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.2%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	37.4%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	34.6%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	47.6%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.6%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	26.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	84	57.9%
Households with children under 18	13	9.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	24.1%
Average household size	1.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	23.9%
Married	51.9%	23.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.1%	6.3%
Divorced	10.4%	45.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 7.6%

Associate's degree 32.1%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.8%
Bachelor's or higher	3.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.3%
Kindergarten	2	2.5%
Elementary school	6	7.6%
High school	9	11.4%
College / grad school	61	77.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.2%

Construction 14.2%

Retail trade 12.7%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.5%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.3%
Government	3.0%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 44.4%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 10.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.3%
Retirement income	52.4%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	32.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	42.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	45.7%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	70.4%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	229	98.3%
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)	233	100.0%
Born in same state	233	100.0%
Born in different state	163	70.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	83	35.6%
Arab	27	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	13	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.2%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72435

What city is ZIP code 72435 in?

ZIP code 72435 is primarily assigned to Knobel, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72435 in?

ZIP code 72435 falls within Clay County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72435 have a large veteran population?

32% of civilians in ZIP code 72435 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72435?

3% 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 72435 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 72435 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72435?

18% of residents in ZIP code 72435 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72435 in?

ZIP code 72435 observes the CST timezone.