72470 ZIP Code — Success, AR

Clay County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72470 is located in Success, Arkansas, within Clay County. It covers approximately 36.64 square miles and serves a population of 301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72470

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $61,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,313. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72470 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

301

population

36.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Success	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72444 Maynard (8 mi) 63955 Oxly (8.9 mi) 63953 Naylor (9.7 mi) 72413 Biggers (10.5 mi) 72422 Corning (10.7 mi) 72435 Knobel (12 mi) 72435 Knobel (12 mi) 72453 Peach Orchard (12.8 mi) 63939 Fairdealing (16 mi) 63935 Doniphan (16.4 mi) 72425 Delaplaine (17.3 mi) 63954 Neelyville (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	301
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	36.64 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	36.4556
Longitude	-90.7387
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	53.3%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

301

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$55,313

Median household income

$30,513

Per capita income

$61,500

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

125

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	62	20.6%
18 and over	239	79.4%
65 and over	70	23.3%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	298	99%
Two or more races	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	60.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	29.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	8.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.8%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 10.9%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 25.6%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.9%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	25.6%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$55,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.6%

$50k–$100k 41.6%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,500
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	35.3%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	63.4%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.2%
Electricity	22.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.5%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	28	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	20	15.5%
Households with children under 18	23	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	41.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.4%	16.5%
Married	64.1%	54.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	16.0%	14.3%
Divorced	11.5%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 56.9%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.4%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	55.0%
High school	25	41.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.2%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Retail trade 13.3%

Public administration 10.8%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Education & healthcare 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.0%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	28.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	62.5%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	299	99.3%
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)	301	100.0%
Born in same state	301	100.0%
Born in different state	123	40.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	74	24.6%
Arab	72	23.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72470

What city is ZIP code 72470 in?

ZIP code 72470 is primarily assigned to Success, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72470 in?

ZIP code 72470 falls within Clay County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72470?

7% 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 72470 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 72470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72470 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 72470 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72470?

The median home value in ZIP code 72470 is $61,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 72470 in?

ZIP code 72470 observes the CST timezone.