72437 ZIP Code — Lake City, AR

Craighead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72437 is located in Lake City, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 104.88 square miles and serves a population of 3,470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72437

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $57,346. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 72437 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,470

population

104.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72437 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72437

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72437. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72414 Black Oak (4.7 mi) 72447 Monette (7.3 mi) 72417 Brookland (8.4 mi) 72419 Caraway (8.5 mi) 72411 Bay (10.5 mi) 72401 Jonesboro (12.3 mi) 72405 Jonesboro (13.2 mi) 72442 Manila (14 mi) 72428 Etowah (15.7 mi) 72438 Leachville (16 mi) 63829 Cardwell (17 mi) 72354 Lepanto (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,470
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	104.88 sq mi
Water area	2.14 sq mi
Latitude	35.8351
Longitude	-90.4291
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	47.1%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,470

Population

People per sq mi

34.6

Median age

$57,346

Median household income

$32,792

Per capita income

$132,600

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

1,219

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

15–19

128

20–24

119

433

25–34

405

117

35–44

110

201

45–54

188

120

55–59

113

114

60–64

106

163

65–74

152

110

75–84

103

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	626	18.0%
18 and over	2,844	82.0%
65 and over	638	18.4%
Median age	34.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 3.6%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,288	94%
Two or more races	125	3.6%
Black or African American	36	1%
Hispanic or Latino	27	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.4%
Asian	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 31.8%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	31.8%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$57,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,600
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	21.4%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	11.4%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.0%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	733	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	108	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	278	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	304	21.4%
Households with children under 18	426	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	436	30.6%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	12.7%
Married	53.6%	57.9%
Separated	1.6%	4.3%
Widowed	4.6%	17.1%
Divorced	10.1%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	10.7%
Kindergarten	28	4.2%
Elementary school	200	29.7%
High school	172	25.5%
College / grad school	202	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 17.5%

Professional & management 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Construction 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Public administration 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 1.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	31.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 11.5%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	63.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	12.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,264	94.1%
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)	3,462	99.8%
Born in same state	3,462	99.8%
Born in different state	2,705	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	518	14.9%
French	419	12.1%
Italian	387	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	0.5%
English	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72437

What city is ZIP code 72437 in?

ZIP code 72437 is primarily assigned to Lake City, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72437 in?

ZIP code 72437 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72437?

The median home value in ZIP code 72437 is $132,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 72437?

ZIP code 72437 has an estimated population of 3,470 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72437?

The median household income in ZIP code 72437 is $57,346, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72437 in?

ZIP code 72437 observes the CST timezone.