ZIP Code 72342 — Helena, AR

Phillips | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 72342 in Helena, AR has a population of 4,070 with a median household income of $36,905 and a median home value of $97,200 . The cost of living index is 44.3 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
4,070
Median Age
47.00
Male
1,806
Female
2,264

Race & Ethnicity

White
29.1%
Black
63.2%
Hispanic
4.0%
Asian
4.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
3.1%
Other
0.6%

Income

Median Household
$36,905
Mean Household
$47,225
Per Capita
$20,836
Below Poverty
26.6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$97,200
Median Rent
$704
Total Units
2,480
Occupied
1,644
Owner Occupied
36.9%
Renter Occupied
63.1%
Median Year Built
1973
Vacant
836

Education

High School or Higher 77.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.8%
Graduate Degree 4.2%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
1,498
Unemployment
18.1%
Drive Alone
68.4%
Public Transit
3.3%
Work from Home
3.8%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

44.3
National average = 100. Below average by 55.7%.

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9.1 mi
38631
Friars point
9.9 mi
72389
Wabash
10.6 mi
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Elaine
12.6 mi
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12.9 mi
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Lula
14.4 mi
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14.9 mi
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Stovall
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Turner
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 72342?

ZIP code 72342 (Helena, AR) has a total population of 4,070 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72342?

The median household income in ZIP code 72342 is $36,905 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 72342 in?

ZIP code 72342 is primarily located in Helena, Arkansas (AR).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 72342?

The median home value in ZIP code 72342 is $97,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 72342?

The median age in ZIP code 72342 is 47.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.