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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 72315 has 20,311 residents and 8,112 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.6%, much lower than the state average of 70.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (44.2%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	20,311Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	20,100Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	22,967Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	80.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$54,297Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,112Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$117,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.44Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	24,160	24,162	24,120	23,917	23,927	23,344	22,683	21,875	21,609	21,305	20,478	20,255	20,100
Decennial Census	23,966	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	20,311	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 36.6

Male Median Age: 34.9

Female Median Age: 38.2

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	755	747	795	772	678	579	615	533	535	566	575	664	688	517	389	229	128	94
Female	739	685	774	699	654	621	674	646	628	591	607	693	687	567	497	278	214	198
Total	1,494	1,432	1,569	1,471	1,332	1,200	1,289	1,179	1,163	1,157	1,182	1,357	1,375	1,084	886	507	342	292

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,666	47.76%
Black:	8,986	44.40%
Hispanic:*	827	4.09%
Asian:	167	0.83%
American Indian:	59	0.29%
Hawaiian:	5	0.02%
Other:	527	2.60%
Total:	20,237	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	9,859	48.54%	34.9 years
Females:	10,452	51.46%	38.2 years
Total:	20,311	100%	36.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,474	96.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	68	0.34%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	334	1.66%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	224	2.78%
Total Population:	20,100	100%
Total Native Population:	19,542	97.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:	558	2.78%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $54,297, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,515 (56.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,623. Family households earn a median of $64,209 versus $28,531 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,678). By gender, male median income is $65,846 and female is $36,815, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $29,031 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.7%, which is notably higher than the state rate (58.3%). The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$34,782	$34,968	$37,044	$36,928	$36,863	$37,920	$39,806	$39,379	$41,674	$43,097	$45,219	$47,305	$54,297
Median Family Income	$44,736	$43,807	$44,136	$42,455	$42,933	$42,886	$42,185	$43,782	$49,340	$53,333	$54,669	$63,472	$64,209
Median NonFamily Income	$20,705	$21,897	$21,809	$19,059	$16,841	$20,547	$19,145	$26,165	$27,445	$26,757	$24,980	$26,570	$28,531
Median Male Income	$41,293	$42,398	$40,089	$38,906	$36,861	$37,433	$37,484	$40,250	$45,807	$47,767	$51,735	$54,949	$65,846
Median Female Income	$26,838	$27,157	$28,009	$30,222	$28,022	$27,925	$28,593	$30,669	$31,114	$32,883	$32,492	$34,560	$36,815

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,014	58.47%
Unemployed:	811	5.26%
Not In Labor Force:	5,592	36.27%
Total:	15,417	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,513	27.88%
Service:	1,544	17.13%
Sales and Office:	2,025	22.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	764	8.48%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,168	24.05%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,014	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $117,700, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $40,100 (51.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,100. The median gross rent is $802, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $210 (35.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $151. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.76% (53.56% with a mortgage, 46.44% free-and-clear) and renters 39.24% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.87%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$77,600	$80,000	$80,000	$83,000	$82,700	$83,900	$84,200	$87,500	$87,600	$101,600	$102,100	$110,500	$117,700

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	350	11.18%
$500 to $999:	1,783	56.96%
$1,000 to $1,499:	669	21.37%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	328	10.48%
Total:	3,130	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$592	$622	$638	$645	$647	$642	$644	$653	$651	$679	$711	$771	$802

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,596	32.54%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,251	28.22%
Renter Occupied:	3,130	39.24%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,977	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,977	79.13%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,104	20.87%
Total Housing Units:	10,081	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	7,030	69.74%
Multi-Family Units:	2,617	25.96%
Other Units:	434	4.31%
Total Housing Units:	10,081	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 16.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.00%, which is just under the state rate (9.00%). Public coverage is 48.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 13.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 7.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.53%). College enrollment is 16.73%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	655	4.92%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	821	6.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,669	42.62%
Some college, no degree:	3,032	22.80%
Associate's degree:	951	7.15%
Bachelor's degree:	1,257	9.45%
Graduate or professional degree:	916	6.89%
Total:	13,301	100%
High school or higher:	11,825	88.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,173	16.34%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	11,060	50.05%
Public Insurance:	9,630	43.58%
No Insurance:	1,406	6.36%
Total:	22,096	100%
Has Health Insurance:	20,690	93.64%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	21.2%	20.4%	20.2%	19.6%	19.9%	18.6%	19.0%	19.0%	18.3%	16.2%	14.3%	13.5%	13.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	681	12.83%
Kindergarten:	454	8.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,098	39.53%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,186	22.35%
College or graduate school:	888	16.73%
Total:	5,307	100%
Early Childhood:	1,135	21.39%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,738	70.44%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Blytheville, Arkansas
City Alias:	Gosnell
County:	Mississippi County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:30:31 AM
Population:	20,311 [See All]
Area Codes:	327 / 870
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.8930, -89.8623
Land Area:	252.715 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/72315/zip-code-72315.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,224Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	738Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,940Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,886Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	151Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	408Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$131,733,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$480,170,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	7,425Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Blytheville, ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:	14180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	39,749Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	252.715 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	11.106 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	19318.29 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0507330Source: Census
Place Name:	Blytheville city; ArkansasSource: Census

ZIP Code 72315 in Blytheville, AR

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 72315

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72315

Sources & References