72447 ZIP Code — Monette, AR

Craighead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72447 is located in Monette, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 56.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72447

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $49,228. 44% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72447 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,991

population

56.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72437 Lake City (7.3 mi) 72414 Black Oak (9.3 mi) 72438 Leachville (9.7 mi) 63829 Cardwell (10.5 mi) 72417 Brookland (10.8 mi) 72419 Caraway (10.9 mi) 63821 Arbyrd (11 mi) 72442 Manila (11.4 mi) 72450 Paragould (15.3 mi) 72428 Etowah (15.5 mi) 72401 Jonesboro (16.7 mi) 72405 Jonesboro (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,991
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	56.02 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	35.9134
Longitude	-90.3421
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	58.8%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.5%	4.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,991

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$49,228

Median household income

$27,148

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

$567

Median monthly rent

68.4%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

622

Housing units

16.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

111

173

35–44

164

114

45–54

107

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	432	21.7%
18 and over	1,559	78.3%
65 and over	424	21.3%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,881	92.5%
Two or more races	55	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	43	2.1%
Other race	33	1.6%
Asian	13	0.6%
Black or African American	9	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.8%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.5%	4.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 19.8%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	19.8%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$49,228

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$567
Owner occupied	68.4%
Renter occupied	31.6%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.9%
Electricity	35.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	339	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	39	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	134	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	231	31.1%
Households with children under 18	231	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	245	33.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	14.9%
Married	51.1%	47.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.5%
Widowed	1.3%	23.7%
Divorced	14.0%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.8%
Kindergarten	19	4.4%
Elementary school	211	49.0%
High school	134	31.1%
College / grad school	55	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Agriculture & mining 15.5%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Construction 4.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	10.6%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	25.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 19.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	19.7%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,906	95.7%
Spanish	13	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,962	98.5%
Born in same state	1,947	97.8%
Born in different state	1,600	80.4%
Foreign born	15	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.5%
Not a US citizen	5	17.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	374	18.8%
Italian	262	13.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	87	4.4%
English	37	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72447

What city is ZIP code 72447 in?

ZIP code 72447 is primarily assigned to Monette, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72447 in?

ZIP code 72447 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72447 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 72447 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72447?

The median home value in ZIP code 72447 is $111,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 72447?

ZIP code 72447 has an estimated population of 1,991 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72447?

The median household income in ZIP code 72447 is $49,228, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72447 in?

ZIP code 72447 observes the CST timezone.