72374 ZIP Code — Poplar Grove, AR

Phillips County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72374 is located in Poplar Grove, Arkansas, within Phillips County. It covers approximately 41.82 square miles and serves a population of 560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72374

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 $84,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $42,135. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72374 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

560
population
41.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72374 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72374

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City Status
Poplar Grove Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72355 Lexa (5.5 mi) 72366 Marvell (6.2 mi) 72390 West Helena (11.2 mi) 72342 Helena (11.5 mi) 72333 Elaine (15.5 mi) 72360 Marianna (17 mi) 72069 Holly Grove (17.1 mi) 72029 Clarendon (18.8 mi) 72368 Moro (19.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 560
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 41.82 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 34.5485
Longitude -90.8593
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 42.7% 63.8% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 21.5% 25.2% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 35.8% 9.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

560
Population
13
People per sq mi
46.0
Median age
$42,135
Median household income
$27,306
Per capita income
$84,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
65.0%
Home ownership
13.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
Unemployment
150
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
7
27
10–14
41
15
15–19
22
39
20–24
59
26
35–44
40
30
45–54
45
10
55–59
15
7
60–64
11
48
65–74
74
6
75–84
10
9
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811620.7%
18 and over44479.3%
65 and over16228.9%
Median age46.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%
Black or African American 13.4%
GroupCount%
White48586.6%
Black or African American7513.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.7% 63.8% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 21.5% 25.2% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 35.8% 9.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.3% 4.0%
Under $10k 11.3%
$15k–$25k 21.7%
$35k–$50k 21.2%
$50k–$75k 13.3%
$75k–$100k 5.4%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$200k+ 6.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.3%
$15k–$25k21.7%
$35k–$50k21.2%
$50k–$75k13.3%
$75k–$100k5.4%
$100k–$150k20.2%
$200k+6.9%
Median income$42,135

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.8%
$50k–$100k 24.2%
$100k–$150k 8.3%
$150k–$200k 20.5%
$200k–$300k 12.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$84,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied65.0%
Renter occupied35.0%
Vacant8.1%
Single-family detached73.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes26.7%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200937.6%
1990–199910.0%
1980–198911.3%
1970–197915.4%
1960–196916.7%
1950–19599.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.7%
2 bedrooms14.5%
3 bedrooms71.5%
4 bedrooms11.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle27.6%
2 vehicles46.8%
3 or more25.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.2%
Electricity11.3%
Propane / LP gas37.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family11757.6%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse3718.2%
Female householder, no spouse4924.1%
Households with children under 185326.1%
Households with seniors (65+)9245.3%
Average household size2.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.0%39.9%
Married61.4%46.9%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed11.0%4.1%
Divorced8.6%9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.2%
HS graduate 37.6%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 6.6%
Graduate / professional 15.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.4%
Bachelor's or higher21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school6839.1%
High school3721.3%
College / grad school6939.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%
Agriculture & mining 20.9%
Manufacturing 18.7%
Retail trade 15.9%
Construction 14.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.1%
Service0.0%
Sales & office24.7%
Natural resources & construction30.2%
Production & transportation15.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.1%
Government30.2%
Self-employed7.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)10.8

Poverty

All people 13.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 17.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 65.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.4%
Retirement income53.2%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP38.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.2%
High blood pressure47.6%
High cholesterol38.8%
Diabetes16.1%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis30.8%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease9.9%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.0%
Binge drinking12.6%
No physical activity34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.2%
Depression22.9%
Fair or poor health25.0%
Poor mental health16.9%
Poor physical health15.5%
No health insurance15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.2%
Visited dentist52.4%
Cholesterol screening89.3%
Teeth loss22.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4610.4%
Disability%
Any disability20.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years12.8%
65 and over48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance39.6%
Public insurance49.5%
No insurance25.9%
Uninsured under 1970.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only54998.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)560100.0%
Born in same state560100.0%
Born in different state45481.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab5910.5%
Italian559.8%
AncestryCount%
French132.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.2%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72374

What city is ZIP code 72374 in?

ZIP code 72374 is primarily assigned to Poplar Grove, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72374 in?

ZIP code 72374 falls within Phillips County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72374 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72374 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72374 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 72374 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72374?

Health data for ZIP code 72374 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72374?

The median home value in ZIP code 72374 is $84,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 72374 in?

ZIP code 72374 observes the CST timezone.

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