ZIP Code 72301 -- West memphis, AR

Crittenden | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
23,959
Unknown
Median Income
$42,859
Home Value
$120,100
Median Rent
$871
Median Age
34.10
Diversity Index
54.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
54.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
14.6%

About ZIP Code 72301

ZIP code 72301 in West Memphis, Arkansas is a unknown area with a population of 23,959. The median household income is $42,859, which is This is 43% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $120,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 54.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 34.10 years. Approximately 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Crittenden, AR.

Population & Age

Total Population
23,959
Median Age
34.10
Male Population
10,968
45.8%
Female Population
12,991
54.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
54.00 Moderate
White
28.8%
Black or African American
63.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Asian
0.6%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
7.3%
Other Race
0.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$42,859
Mean Household Income
$53,460
Per Capita Income
$21,362
Below Poverty Line
29.1%

This is 43% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$120,100
Median Rent
$871
Total Housing Units
11,169
Occupied Units
9,393
Vacant Units
1,776
15.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1975
Owner Occupied
46.0%
Renter Occupied
54.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 46.0% Renter 54.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 83.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%
Graduate or Professional Degree 3.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
10,535
Employment Rate
85.4%
Unemployment Rate
14.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
74.9%
Carpool
16.7%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
6.4%

Cost of Living Index

54.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 72301 is 45.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Crittenden

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
72364 Marion 16,034 $74,462
72331 Earle 2,316 $46,848
72376 Proctor 1,463 $50,347
72327 Crawfordsville 1,297 $82,750
72384 Turrell 695 $51,250
72339 Gilmore 252 $39,167

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 72301

ZIP code 72301 (West memphis, AR) has a total population of 23,959 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 34.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 72301 is $42,859 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 43% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 72301 is primarily located in West memphis, Arkansas (AR). It falls within Crittenden County.

The median home value in ZIP code 72301 is $120,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $871.

The median age in ZIP code 72301 is 34.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 72301 has a cost of living index of 54.77 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 72301, 13.95% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.98% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 72301 is 14.61%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 6.42% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.