72392 ZIP Code — Wheatley, AR

Saint Francis County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72392 is located in Wheatley, Arkansas, within Saint Francis County. It covers approximately 40.58 square miles and serves a population of 547 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72392

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,684. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72392 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

547

population

40.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72392 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72392

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72392. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wheatley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72036 Cotton Plant (8.6 mi) 72021 Brinkley (8.8 mi) 72368 Moro (10.2 mi) 72372 Palestine (10.4 mi) 72326 Colt (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	547
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	40.58 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	34.9349
Longitude	-91.0988
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	61.2%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

547

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$43,684

Median household income

$22,676

Per capita income

$99,000

Median home value

$589

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

167

Housing units

5.2%

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	156	28.5%
18 and over	391	71.5%
65 and over	81	14.8%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.8%

Black or African American 39.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 4.5%

Group	Count	%
White	297	51.8%
Black or African American	224	39.1%
Hispanic or Latino	26	4.5%
Other race	26	4.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.0%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	3.4%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$43,684

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,000
Median rent / month	$589
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	27.5%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.6%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.5%
Electricity	50.0%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	36	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	42	26.6%
Households with children under 18	49	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	39.9%
Average household size	3.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.0%	9.5%
Married	40.1%	51.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	15.4%
Divorced	7.9%	23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	21.2%
High school	114	69.1%
College / grad school	12	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.0%

Agriculture & mining 22.4%

Retail trade 13.5%

Public administration 10.4%

Professional & management 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Construction 2.3%

Education & healthcare 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	6.9%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	37.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.6%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.6

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	49.2%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	54.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	28.5%
No insurance	22.9%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	537	98.2%
Spanish	26	4.8%
Other Indo-European	26	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	521	95.2%
Born in same state	521	95.2%
Born in different state	389	71.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	26	4.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.9%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72392

What city is ZIP code 72392 in?

ZIP code 72392 is primarily assigned to Wheatley, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72392 in?

ZIP code 72392 falls within Saint Francis County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72392?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72392 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 72392 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72392 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 72392 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72392?

Health data for ZIP code 72392 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 72392 in?

ZIP code 72392 observes the CST timezone.