72396 ZIP Code — Wynne, AR

Cross County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72396 is located in Wynne, Arkansas, within Cross County. It covers approximately 243.37 square miles and serves a population of 12,771 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72396

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 $124,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $51,644. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72396 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,771

population

243.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72396 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72396

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72396. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wynne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72326 Colt (9 mi) 72324 Cherry Valley (12.2 mi) 72335 Forrest City (14.9 mi) 72347 Hickory Ridge (15 mi) 72373 Parkin (15.1 mi) 72372 Palestine (16.2 mi) 72394 Widener (17.6 mi) 72101 Mc Crory (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,771
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	243.37 sq mi
Water area	2.44 sq mi
Latitude	35.2279
Longitude	-90.8249
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%	54.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

12,771

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$51,644

Median household income

$28,661

Per capita income

$124,900

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

65.4%

Home ownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

3,801

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

428

Under 5

465

531

5–9

575

343

10–14

372

408

15–19

443

275

20–24

298

695

25–34

754

860

35–44

932

736

45–54

798

377

55–59

409

403

60–64

437

582

65–74

631

403

75–84

438

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,223	25.2%
18 and over	9,548	74.8%
65 and over	2,232	17.5%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.4%

Black or African American 21.5%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,144	70.4%
Black or African American	2,795	21.5%
Two or more races	775	6%
Hispanic or Latino	210	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.4%
Other race	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	54.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	13.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$51,644

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.2%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 12.4%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,900
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	65.4%
Renter occupied	34.6%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	18.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.1%
Electricity	58.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,240	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	290	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	905	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,525	30.7%
Households with children under 18	2,011	40.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,545	31.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	25.5%
Married	48.3%	46.5%
Separated	2.9%	3.9%
Widowed	4.1%	11.8%
Divorced	18.3%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	315	10.0%
Kindergarten	277	8.8%
Elementary school	1,391	44.1%
High school	644	20.4%
College / grad school	529	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 14.8%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 6.6%

Public administration 6.4%

Construction 5.4%

Professional & management 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 21.7%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 44.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	739	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.4%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,878	93.0%
Spanish	177	1.5%
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)	12,463	97.6%
Born in same state	12,396	97.1%
Born in different state	9,422	73.8%
Foreign born	67	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	308	2.4%
Not a US citizen	22	7.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,270	17.8%
French	1,170	9.2%
Italian	824	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	77	0.6%
Polish	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72396

What city is ZIP code 72396 in?

ZIP code 72396 is primarily assigned to Wynne, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72396 in?

ZIP code 72396 falls within Cross County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72396?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72396 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72396 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 72396 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72396?

The median home value in ZIP code 72396 is $124,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 72396?

ZIP code 72396 has an estimated population of 12,771 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72396 in?

ZIP code 72396 observes the CST timezone.