72373 ZIP Code — Parkin, AR

Cross County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72373 is located in Parkin, Arkansas, within Cross County. It covers approximately 126.81 square miles and serves a population of 866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72373

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $45,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $27,813. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (23%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 72373 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

866

population

126.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72373 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72373

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72373. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parkin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72331 Earle (6.4 mi) 72346 Heth (12.7 mi) 72324 Cherry Valley (12.8 mi) 72327 Crawfordsville (13.4 mi) 72394 Widener (14.6 mi) 72396 Wynne (15.1 mi) 72386 Tyronza (18 mi) 72376 Proctor (18.5 mi) 72335 Forrest City (19.1 mi) 72384 Turrell (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	866
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	126.81 sq mi
Water area	3.11 sq mi
Latitude	35.2492
Longitude	-90.5587
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	75.9%	54.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

866

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$27,813

Median household income

$19,028

Per capita income

$45,600

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

58.1%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

387

Housing units

3.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	151	17.4%
18 and over	715	82.6%
65 and over	200	23.1%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.1%

White 37.5%

Two or more races 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	447	51.1%
White	328	37.5%
Two or more races	91	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.9%	54.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 32.2%

$25k–$35k 19.5%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	32.2%
$25k–$35k	19.5%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
Median income	$27,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.6%

$50k–$100k 36.3%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$45,600
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	58.1%
Renter occupied	41.9%
Vacant	31.7%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	14.0%
1950–1959	17.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	23.1%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	44.8%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.1%
1 vehicle	45.1%
2 vehicles	21.9%
3 or more	7.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.1%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	27.8%
Cohabiting couple	33	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	84	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	150	40.5%
Households with children under 18	84	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	41.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.8%	33.3%
Married	30.5%	34.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	7.9%	20.0%
Divorced	10.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 24.1%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	56.6%
High school	35	24.1%
College / grad school	23	15.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Transportation & utilities 18.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Public administration 7.3%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Retail trade 4.0%

Construction 2.9%

Professional & management 1.8%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	36.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	17.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.6%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 10.7%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	18.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.9%
High blood pressure	55.8%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	23.4%
Heart disease	12.4%
Stroke	7.8%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	5.8%
Pulmonary disease	15.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.8%
Binge drinking	9.6%
No physical activity	47.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	38.5%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	21.7%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	37.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	37.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.7%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.7%
Public insurance	77.5%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	838	96.8%
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)	866	100.0%
Born in same state	866	100.0%
Born in different state	643	74.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	115	13.3%
French	30	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	2.8%
English	12	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	80.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72373

What city is ZIP code 72373 in?

ZIP code 72373 is primarily assigned to Parkin, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72373 in?

ZIP code 72373 falls within Cross County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72373?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72373 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 72373 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72373?

17% of residents in ZIP code 72373 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72373?

Health data for ZIP code 72373 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 72373 in?

ZIP code 72373 observes the CST timezone.