What to know about ZIP 72321
ZIP code 72321 covers ZIP 72321 with a population of about 3,903.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MEMPHIS media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2016–2020 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 72321 covers ZIP 72321 with a population of about 3,903.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MEMPHIS media market.
Median household income in ZIP 72321 is about $88,393 — about 18% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.8%; unemployment rate near 3.6%; 21.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Education; about 3.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $172,300 — about 50% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $765 (about 34% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 78.5% (about 13.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 72321, a household would need roughly $47,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,107. That sits below the local median household income ($88,393), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.
Climate normals for ZIP 72321 show little to no average snow and around 51.6 inches of annual precipitation.
Airport BYH (10.3 miles (16.5 km)) · Arkansas Northeastern College (5.9 miles (9.4 km)) · Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (22.2 miles (35.8 km)) · VA: Paragould Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (35.3 miles (56.8 km))
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