72368 ZIP Code — Moro, AR

Lee County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72368 is located in Moro, Arkansas, within Lee County. It covers approximately 148.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,307 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72368

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($101,813) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72368 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,307

population

148.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72368 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72368

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72368. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Moro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72392 Wheatley (10.2 mi) 72021 Brinkley (12.5 mi) 72372 Palestine (14.6 mi) 72360 Marianna (16.4 mi) 72069 Holly Grove (18.4 mi) 72036 Cotton Plant (18.7 mi) 72029 Clarendon (18.8 mi) 72374 Poplar Grove (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,307
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	148.18 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	34.8086
Longitude	-91.0048
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	39.5%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	8.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	11.8%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,307

Population

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$101,813

Median household income

$55,787

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

488

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	15.1%
18 and over	1,110	84.9%
65 and over	332	25.4%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Black or African American 11.5%

Asian 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.8%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,124	85.2%
Black or African American	152	11.5%
Asian	16	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.9%
Other race	11	0.8%
Two or more races	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	63.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	25.6%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	8.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	11.8%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k+ 15.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	14.1%
$200k+	15.0%
Median income	$101,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.6%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	12.5%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	21.7%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	15.5%
3 bedrooms	76.4%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	67.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	261	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	80	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	77	18.0%
Households with children under 18	98	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	177	41.5%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	20.0%
Married	52.7%	47.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	0.3%	17.8%
Divorced	8.6%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	0.7%
Elementary school	58	38.9%
High school	47	31.5%
College / grad school	43	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 26.8%

Manufacturing 14.7%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Construction 11.0%

Public administration 8.2%

Professional & management 6.8%

Retail trade 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	39.0%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 2.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	22.3%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,214	92.9%
Spanish	74	6.1%
Other Indo-European	74	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,232	94.3%
Born in same state	1,232	94.3%
Born in different state	1,090	83.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	75	5.7%
Not a US citizen	1	1.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	199	15.2%
Arab	70	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	4.1%
English	12	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72368

What city is ZIP code 72368 in?

ZIP code 72368 is primarily assigned to Moro, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72368 in?

ZIP code 72368 falls within Lee County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72368 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 72368 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72368 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 72368 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72368 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 72368 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72368?

The median home value in ZIP code 72368 is $112,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 72368 in?

ZIP code 72368 observes the CST timezone.