72479 ZIP Code — Weiner, AR

Poinsett County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72479 is located in Weiner, Arkansas, within Poinsett County. It covers approximately 190.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,064 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72479

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 $84,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,450. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 72479 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,064

population

190.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72479 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72479

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72479. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weiner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72429 Fisher (7.3 mi) 72432 Harrisburg (10.9 mi) 72005 Amagon (11.3 mi) 72421 Cash (12.9 mi) 72404 Jonesboro (14.5 mi) 72347 Hickory Ridge (16.1 mi) 72112 Newport (17.5 mi) 72473 Tuckerman (17.5 mi) 72324 Cherry Valley (19.2 mi) 72471 Swifton (19.6 mi) 72472 Trumann (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,064
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	190.09 sq mi
Water area	2.19 sq mi
Latitude	35.6146
Longitude	-90.9019
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	51.9%	58.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	30.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	10.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,064

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$51,450

Median household income

$27,636

Per capita income

$84,000

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

491

Housing units

21.6%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	278	26.1%
18 and over	786	73.9%
65 and over	186	17.5%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Two or more races 14.9%

Asian 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	900	84.6%
Two or more races	159	14.9%
Asian	3	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	58.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	30.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	10.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$51,450

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.0%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,000
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	19.3%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.3%
Electricity	38.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	191	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	111	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	107	24.9%
Households with children under 18	147	34.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	149	34.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	17.3%
Married	46.3%	43.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	13.5%
Divorced	26.7%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.4%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	160	64.0%
High school	37	14.8%
College / grad school	40	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.9%

Agriculture & mining 13.8%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Construction 9.0%

Other services 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Professional & management 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Information 4.0%

Public administration 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.7%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	24.0%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 21.3%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	11.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	64.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	990	93.0%
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)	1,052	98.9%
Born in same state	1,032	97.0%
Born in different state	852	80.1%
Foreign born	20	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.1%
Not a US citizen	4	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	324	30.5%
Italian	97	9.1%
French	83	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.8%
German	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72479

What city is ZIP code 72479 in?

ZIP code 72479 is primarily assigned to Weiner, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72479 in?

ZIP code 72479 falls within Poinsett County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72479 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 72479 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72479?

The median home value in ZIP code 72479 is $84,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 72479?

ZIP code 72479 has an estimated population of 1,064 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72479?

The median household income in ZIP code 72479 is $51,450, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72479 in?

ZIP code 72479 observes the CST timezone.