72394 ZIP Code — Widener, AR

Saint Francis County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72394 is located in Widener, Arkansas, within Saint Francis County. It covers approximately 86.74 square miles and serves a population of 410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72394

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $43,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,813. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72394 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

410

population

86.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72394 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72394

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72394. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Widener	Acceptable
Widener	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72346 Heth (6.2 mi) 72335 Forrest City (7.9 mi) 72348 Hughes (12.7 mi) 72373 Parkin (14.6 mi) 72326 Colt (16 mi) 72320 Brickeys (16.3 mi) 72396 Wynne (17.6 mi) 72376 Proctor (17.8 mi) 72372 Palestine (18.9 mi) 72331 Earle (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	410
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	86.74 sq mi
Water area	2.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.0429
Longitude	-90.6115
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	61.8%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.6%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

410

Population

People per sq mi

30.3

Median age

$42,813

Median household income

$20,218

Per capita income

$43,800

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

11.2%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

15.7%

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	96	23.4%
18 and over	314	76.6%
65 and over	40	9.8%
Median age	30.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 48.5%

White 42.9%

Two or more races 8.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	199	48.5%
White	176	42.9%
Two or more races	35	8.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.6%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.6%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 29.3%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	29.3%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	0.8%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
Median income	$42,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 52.2%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$43,800
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	39.8%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	30.3%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	0.5%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	12.7%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.5%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	60.9%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	7	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	45	33.8%
Households with children under 18	48	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	27.8%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	21.5%
Married	57.5%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	4.3%
Widowed	1.9%	16.0%
Divorced	1.9%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 18.3%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	12.0%
Kindergarten	15	16.3%
Elementary school	18	19.6%
High school	12	13.0%
College / grad school	36	39.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.3%

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Public administration 9.1%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Construction 6.6%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Professional & management 2.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	30.3%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	28.3%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	24.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.3%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.6%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	18.3%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	39.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	28.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	45.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	26.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.1%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	364	88.8%
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)	410	100.0%
Born in same state	410	100.0%
Born in different state	332	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	6.8%
German	16	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72394

What city is ZIP code 72394 in?

ZIP code 72394 is primarily assigned to Widener, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72394 in?

ZIP code 72394 falls within Saint Francis County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72394 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 72394 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72394?

Health data for ZIP code 72394 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72394?

The median home value in ZIP code 72394 is $43,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72394?

The median household income in ZIP code 72394 is $42,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72394 in?

ZIP code 72394 observes the CST timezone.