72376 ZIP Code — Proctor, AR

Crittenden County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72376 is located in Proctor, Arkansas, within Crittenden County. It covers approximately 83.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,504 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72376

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($47,330) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 55% 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.

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 (50%), diabetes (19%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72376 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,504

population

83.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72376 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72376

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72376. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Proctor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38109 Memphis (7.6 mi) 72301 West Memphis (8.5 mi) 72327 Crawfordsville (10.4 mi) 72364 Marion (11.5 mi) 72346 Heth (11.7 mi) 38106 Memphis (12.1 mi) 38686 Walls (12.2 mi) 38680 Walls (13 mi) 38641 Lake Cormorant (13.3 mi) 72348 Hughes (13.5 mi) 38103 Memphis (14.1 mi) 38137 Memphis (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,504
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	83.96 sq mi
Water area	2.57 sq mi
Latitude	35.0837
Longitude	-90.3015
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	61.9%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	26.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	10.8%	2.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,504

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$47,330

Median household income

$35,157

Per capita income

$108,600

Median home value

$606

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

630

Housing units

21.9%

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

184

65–74

167

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	234	15.6%
18 and over	1,270	84.4%
65 and over	492	32.7%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.5%

Black or African American 35.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	915	60.5%
Black or African American	536	35.4%
Two or more races	27	1.8%
Asian	26	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	26.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	14.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	10.8%	2.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 23.5%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	23.5%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$47,330

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.1%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,600
Median rent / month	$606
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	31.3%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.5%
Electricity	47.3%
Propane / LP gas	35.8%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	15	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	176	28.5%
Female householder, no spouse	113	18.3%
Households with children under 18	134	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	323	52.4%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	17.2%
Married	46.3%	59.5%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	8.9%
Divorced	19.7%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 43.3%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.0%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	11.6%
Kindergarten	11	4.7%
Elementary school	73	31.5%
High school	102	44.0%
College / grad school	19	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Construction 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Public administration 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Other services 6.2%

Professional & management 5.4%

Retail trade 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.1%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	18.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 53.8%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.9%
High blood pressure	49.9%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	39.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	30.0%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	27.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,460	97.1%
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)	1,494	99.3%
Born in same state	1,494	99.3%
Born in different state	744	49.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.7%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	394	26.2%
Italian	146	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	4.9%
English	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72376

What city is ZIP code 72376 in?

ZIP code 72376 is primarily assigned to Proctor, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72376 in?

ZIP code 72376 falls within Crittenden County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72376 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72376 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72376 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 72376 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72376 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 72376 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72376?

18% of residents in ZIP code 72376 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72376 in?

ZIP code 72376 observes the CST timezone.