72372 ZIP Code — Palestine, AR

Saint Francis County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72372 is located in Palestine, Arkansas, within Saint Francis County. It covers approximately 123.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72372

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 $77,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $34,841. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 72372 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,667

population

123.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72372 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72372

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palestine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72326 Colt (7.2 mi) 72392 Wheatley (10.4 mi) 72335 Forrest City (11 mi) 72368 Moro (14.6 mi) 72036 Cotton Plant (14.9 mi) 72396 Wynne (16.2 mi) 72394 Widener (18.9 mi) 72021 Brinkley (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,667
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	123.34 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	35.0136
Longitude	-90.9430
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	67.2%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,667

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$34,841

Median household income

$25,230

Per capita income

$77,900

Median home value

$648

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

518

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

139

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	454	27.2%
18 and over	1,213	72.8%
65 and over	386	23.2%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.6%

Black or African American 21.1%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,207	69.6%
Black or African American	365	21.1%
Two or more races	82	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	66	3.8%
Other race	13	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.2%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.2%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 21.0%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	21.0%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$34,841

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 47.4%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,900
Median rent / month	$648
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.0%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.4%
Electricity	68.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	282	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	37	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	98	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	202	32.6%
Households with children under 18	194	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	276	44.6%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	19.8%
Married	52.8%	45.2%
Separated	0.5%	1.0%
Widowed	4.0%	15.6%
Divorced	11.0%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	4.2%
Kindergarten	30	7.4%
Elementary school	232	57.0%
High school	85	20.9%
College / grad school	43	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Public administration 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Retail trade 7.7%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.8%

Professional & management 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 2.6%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 22.5%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	53.8%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,551	93.0%
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)	1,638	98.3%
Born in same state	1,638	98.3%
Born in different state	1,443	86.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.7%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	122	7.3%
French	65	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	51	3.1%
English	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72372

What city is ZIP code 72372 in?

ZIP code 72372 is primarily assigned to Palestine, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72372 in?

ZIP code 72372 falls within Saint Francis County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72372?

20% of residents in ZIP code 72372 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72372?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72372?

The median home value in ZIP code 72372 is $77,900.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72372?

Health data for ZIP code 72372 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 72372 in?

ZIP code 72372 observes the CST timezone.