72301 ZIP Code — West Memphis, AR

Crittenden County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72301 is located in West Memphis, Arkansas, within Crittenden County. It covers approximately 29.54 square miles and serves a population of 24,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72301

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,000. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $41,022. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72301 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

24,404

population

29.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Memphis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38106 Memphis (4.1 mi) 38109 Memphis (4.3 mi) 38103 Memphis (5.7 mi) 38137 Memphis (6.1 mi) 38126 Memphis (6.3 mi) 37544 Memphis (6.5 mi) 37501 Memphis (6.5 mi) 38197 Memphis (6.5 mi) 38150 Memphis (6.5 mi) 38145 Memphis (6.5 mi) 38148 Memphis (6.5 mi) 38151 Memphis (6.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	24,404
Population density	826 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	29.54 sq mi
Water area	4.28 sq mi
Latitude	35.1150
Longitude	-90.1559
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	66.9%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	14.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

24,404

Population

826

People per sq mi

33.4

Median age

$41,022

Median household income

$23,016

Per capita income

$109,000

Median home value

$802

Median monthly rent

44.6%

Home ownership

24.6%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

5,667

Housing units

14.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

974

Under 5

1,214

819

5–9

1,020

684

10–14

852

759

15–19

946

778

20–24

969

1,587

25–34

1,976

1,298

35–44

1,616

1,067

45–54

1,329

598

55–59

745

673

60–64

838

877

65–74

1,092

587

75–84

730

167

85+

209

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,535	26.8%
18 and over	17,869	73.2%
65 and over	3,662	15.0%
Median age	33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.5%

White 32.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	15,177	61.5%
White	8,088	32.8%
Two or more races	929	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	261	1.1%
Asian	153	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.1%
Other race	28	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.9%	56.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	14.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$41,022

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 34.6%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,000
Median rent / month	$802
Owner occupied	44.6%
Renter occupied	55.4%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	34.9%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	44.9%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	11.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.7%
Electricity	50.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,535	26.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,017	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,676	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,455	46.0%
Households with children under 18	3,180	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,762	28.5%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	40.5%
Married	34.3%	26.1%
Separated	2.5%	5.5%
Widowed	3.5%	12.2%
Divorced	15.8%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	821	13.3%
Kindergarten	452	7.3%
Elementary school	2,370	38.5%
High school	1,393	22.6%
College / grad school	1,119	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Professional & management 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Other services 5.5%

Construction 4.9%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Information 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 24.6%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 35.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.6%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	27.7%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	47.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,016	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.1%
Public insurance	57.5%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,216	91.0%
Spanish	234	1.1%
Other Indo-European	136	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	86	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,071	98.6%
Born in same state	24,042	98.5%
Born in different state	13,244	54.3%
Foreign born	29	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	333	1.4%
Not a US citizen	125	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,747	7.2%
Italian	1,539	6.3%
French	1,072	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	66	0.3%
Polish	41	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72301

What city is ZIP code 72301 in?

ZIP code 72301 is primarily assigned to West Memphis, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72301 in?

ZIP code 72301 falls within Crittenden County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72301?

25% of residents in ZIP code 72301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72301 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 72301 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72301?

15% 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 72301 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 72301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72301 in?

ZIP code 72301 observes the CST timezone.