72436 ZIP Code — Lafe, AR

Greene County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72436 is located in Lafe, Arkansas, within Greene County. It covers approximately 30.66 square miles and serves a population of 701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72436

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 $110,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,250. 38% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

701

population

30.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lafe	Acceptable
Lafe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72443 Marmaduke (5.4 mi) 72450 Paragould (8.3 mi) 72435 Knobel (9.6 mi) 72435 Knobel (9.6 mi) 72425 Delaplaine (11.8 mi) 72422 Corning (11.9 mi) 72461 Rector (13 mi) 72453 Peach Orchard (13.5 mi) 72412 Beech Grove (13.9 mi) 63829 Cardwell (14.5 mi) 72430 Greenway (16.3 mi) 72456 Pollard (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	701
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	30.66 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	36.2240
Longitude	-90.4798
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	51.6%	51.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

701

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$62,250

Median household income

$34,209

Per capita income

$110,300

Median home value

$563

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

293

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

101

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	143	20.4%
18 and over	558	79.6%
65 and over	137	19.5%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	701	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	51.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	31.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	15.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$62,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 26.6%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,300
Median rent / month	$563
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	9.6%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	30.1%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	51.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	73.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	38	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	28	9.9%
Households with children under 18	70	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	32.3%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.0%	24.6%
Married	74.5%	64.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	3.2%	5.1%
Divorced	11.3%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	69	42.6%
High school	77	47.5%
College / grad school	12	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 40.4%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Public administration 9.6%

Retail trade 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Other services 6.2%

Construction 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Professional & management 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.9%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	45.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	51.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	686	97.9%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	696	99.3%
Born in same state	696	99.3%
Born in different state	563	80.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	117	16.7%
Italian	79	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	6.7%
English	8	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72436

What city is ZIP code 72436 in?

ZIP code 72436 is primarily assigned to Lafe, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72436 in?

ZIP code 72436 falls within Greene County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72436 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 72436 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72436 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 72436 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 72436 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 72436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72436?

The median home value in ZIP code 72436 is $110,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72436 in?

ZIP code 72436 observes the CST timezone.