Saint Francis County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 11 ZIP codes · 10 cities
11
ZIP codes
22,739
population (2021)
-19.5%
pop change since 2010
05123
FIPS code
Saint Francis County ZIP code map
About Saint Francis County
Saint Francis County is located in Arkansas and contains 11 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 22,739 as of 2021,
a decrease of
19.5% from 28,258 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Saint Francis County is 05123.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 22,739 |
| 2010 population | 28,258 |
| Change | -19.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05123 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Saint Francis County
ZIP codes for Saint Francis County, AR (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72322 | Caldwell | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72326 | Colt | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72335 | Forrest City | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72336 | Forrest City | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72340 | Goodwin | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72346 | Heth | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72348 | Hughes | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72359 | Madison | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72372 | Palestine | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72392 | Wheatley | Saint Francis | View map |
| 72394 | Widener | Saint Francis | View map |
Demographics & statistics
24,121
Population
39.8
Median age
$41,184
Median household income
$21,618
Per capita income
$73,443
Median home value
$588
Median monthly rent
72.9%
Home ownership
18.8%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
6,496
Housing units
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
784
Under 5
681
903
5–9
783
649
10–14
563
877
15–19
761
651
20–24
564
1,893
25–34
1,643
1,801
35–44
1,563
1,449
45–54
1,258
857
55–59
744
874
60–64
758
1,343
65–74
1,165
652
75–84
566
182
85+
157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,214 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 18,907 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,065 | 22.5% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
48.5%
White
41.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Other race
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,199 | 48.5% |
| White | 10,370 | 41.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,036 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 874 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 478 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 109 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.7%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
17.5%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
17.7%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
1.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.8% |
| Median income | $41,184 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.3%
$50k–$100k
31.1%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k–$300k
11.9%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $73,443 |
| Median rent / month | $588 |
| Owner occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter occupied | 27.1% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
| Single-family detached | 71.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 19.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.8% |
| Electricity | 55.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.4% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,296 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 426 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,461 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,283 | 33.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,700 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,744 | 36.8% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 20.8% |
| Married | 48.7% | 39.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 14.6% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 21.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
40.2%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
6.6%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 348 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 255 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,353 | 41.3% |
| High school | 1,412 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 735 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail trade
11.6%
Transportation & utilities
11.3%
Agriculture & mining
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Public administration
7.2%
Construction
5.4%
Professional & management
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.1% |
| Carpool | 14.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.7 |
Poverty
All people
18.8%
Under 18 years
34.7%
18 and over
17.0%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
41.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 46.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 30.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 37.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 26.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 16.1% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 47.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 24.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 990 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 17.6% |
| 65 and over | 42.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.1% |
| Public insurance | 52.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,656 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 559 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 525 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,380 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 23,334 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 16,713 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 46 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 741 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 72 | 29.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,407 | 5.8% |
| Italian | 1,295 | 5.4% |
| French | 1,135 | 4.7% |
| German | 86 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 52 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 32 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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