ZIP Code 72390 -- West helena, AR

Phillips | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
6,577
Unknown
Median Income
$38,294
Home Value
$64,700
Median Rent
$782
Median Age
32.50
Diversity Index
48.90
Moderate
Cost of Living
39.9
significantly below average
Unemployment
12.2%

About ZIP Code 72390

ZIP code 72390 in West Helena, Arkansas is a unknown area with a population of 6,577. The median household income is $38,294, which is This is 49% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $64,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 39.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 32.50 years. Approximately 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Phillips, AR.

Population & Age

Total Population
6,577
Median Age
32.50
Male Population
3,172
48.2%
Female Population
3,405
51.8%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
48.90 Moderate
White
29.9%
Black or African American
65.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$38,294
Mean Household Income
$50,886
Per Capita Income
$19,783
Below Poverty Line
30.4%

This is 49% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$64,700
Median Rent
$782
Total Housing Units
3,330
Occupied Units
2,415
Vacant Units
915
27.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1972
Owner Occupied
52.4%
Renter Occupied
47.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.7x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 52.4% Renter 47.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,511
Employment Rate
87.8%
Unemployment Rate
12.2%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
78.0%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.6%

Cost of Living Index

39.9
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 72390 is 60.1% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Phillips

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
72342 Helena 4,070 $36,905
72366 Marvell 1,893 $44,861
72355 Lexa 1,780 $55,307
72374 Poplar grove 562 N/A
72333 Elaine 311 $41,719
72389 Wabash 287 $21,528

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 72390

ZIP code 72390 (West helena, AR) has a total population of 6,577 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 32.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 72390 is $38,294 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 49% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 72390 is primarily located in West helena, Arkansas (AR). It falls within Phillips County.

The median home value in ZIP code 72390 is $64,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $782.

The median age in ZIP code 72390 is 32.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 72390 has a cost of living index of 39.93 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 72390, 13.55% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.07% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 72390 is 12.19%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 2.59% 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.