72467 ZIP Code — State University, AR

Craighead County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72467 is located in State University, Arkansas, within Craighead County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72467

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

953

population

0.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72467 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72467

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City	Status
State University	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	953
Population density	3,665 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	0.26 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.9542
Longitude	-90.4600
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	100.0%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

953

Population

3,665

People per sq mi

19.7

Median age

Median household income

$4,645

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

100.0%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

256

15–19

315

142

20–24

175

25–34

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	0.9%
18 and over	944	99.1%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Black or African American 11.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	773	79.1%
Black or African American	111	11.4%
Two or more races	35	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	2.3%
Asian	12	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	49.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	16.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.2%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	70.3%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	51.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	50.5%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	69.2%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	48.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	14	51.9%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	99.6%
Married	0.0%	0.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 20.0%

Some college, no degree 49.2%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	915	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.9%

Retail trade 15.9%

Other services 12.9%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.2%
Service	42.4%
Sales & office	30.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	27.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.3%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	4.6%
Walk	15.7%
Work from home	15.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 100.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 100.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	19.4%
High cholesterol	12.3%
Diabetes	2.5%
Heart disease	1.6%
Stroke	0.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	4.4%
Kidney disease	1.2%
Pulmonary disease	3.2%
Cancer	0.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	21.4%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.3%
Visited dentist	47.4%
Cholesterol screening	62.2%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	16.8%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	953	100.0%
Spanish	21	2.2%
Other Indo-European	18	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	910	95.5%
Born in same state	910	95.5%
Born in different state	597	62.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	4.5%
Not a US citizen	26	60.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	436	45.8%
French	123	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	84	8.8%
Polish	17	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	2.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72467

What city is ZIP code 72467 in?

ZIP code 72467 is primarily assigned to State University, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72467 in?

ZIP code 72467 falls within Craighead County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72467?

100% of residents in ZIP code 72467 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 72467?

ZIP code 72467 has an estimated population of 953 residents, with a density of 3,708 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72467 in?

ZIP code 72467 observes the CST timezone.