ZIP Code 72339 in Gilmore, AR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Gilmore, Arkansas
County:Crittenden County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:09:03 AM
Population:116 [See All]
Area Codes:327 / 870
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.4022, -90.2678
Land Area:1.695 sq mi
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72339 - Gilmore, AR

ZIP Code 72339, Gilmore

Small Town
LocationCrittenden County, AR
Area3.2 sq mi
Population116
Households49
PO Boxes53 (108% adoption)
Median Age40.5 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This PO Box-only ZIP code serves 116 residents across 49 occupied households in Gilmore, Arkansas.
  • The post office maintains 53 PO Boxes for a community with 49 households, indicating it serves people from surrounding areas without their own postal facilities.
  • South Front Street is the only named street in the ZIP+4 records, with delivery handled via Highway contract route rather than traditional city carriers.
  • The median household income of $29,063 is roughly half the national median, reflecting a rural community with limited economic activity.
  • Only three businesses are registered in this ZIP code according to postal data, with zero government buildings or large employers.
  • The population density works out to about 36 people per square mile, typical of rural Arkansas Delta communities.

Demographics and Economy

The median household income of $29,063 sits well below state averages, and the median age of 40.5 suggests a population that isn't particularly young or old. The community spans 3.2 square miles in Crittenden County, positioned along the Mississippi River corridor. Just three businesses operate here according to ZIP+4 data, with most residents living in single-family housing.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Network

Gilmore has just one street in the postal database: South Front Street. The name suggests this community developed along a riverfront or railroad corridor, with 'Front' typically indicating the main commercial strip facing water or tracks. With only two ZIP+4 records for this street, it isn't a large thoroughfare. The 22 PO Box records and single General Delivery route confirm that most residents and the post office itself receive mail through boxes rather than home delivery.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 72339 has 116 residents and 49 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, slightly older than the state (38.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (69.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (24.1%, much lower than the state average of 70.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:116Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:252Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:68.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$39,167Source: Census ACS
Households:49Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.37Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.58Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--140150143156163127101126148238157160143252
Decennial Census204------------------116--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 40.5

Male Median Age: 44.7

Female Median Age: 37.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4427401452261313011
Female249303472316402123
Total68111043511753121715134
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2823.73%
Black:8067.80%
Hispanic:*86.78%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:21.69%
Total:118100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6051.72%44.7 years
Females:5648.28%37.7 years
Total:116100%40.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:252100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:252100%
Total Native Population:252100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $39,167, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $6,250 (19.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,167. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $46,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,875). By gender, male median income is $44,511 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $44,511 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.7%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 33.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (58.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$32,917$32,000$27,321$26,932$26,591$23,281$18,482$0$0$26,440$26,474$28,988$29,063$39,167
Median Family Income$50,750$39,375$39,750$41,705$41,563$41,875$45,536$0$49,464$26,722$26,538$29,077$29,031$0
Median NonFamily Income$12,000$12,159$18,125$17,917$14,583$17,917$13,000$9,688$13,571$12,917$18,750$0$0$46,875
Median Male Income$32,500$26,250$21,563$22,250$0$20,250$20,893$22,188$23,500$24,375$0$0$0$44,511
Median Female Income$27,292$21,250$21,750$21,607$0$20,313$0$0$28,295$28,250$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9550.00%
Unemployed:4724.74%
Not In Labor Force:4825.26%
Total:190100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:1212.63%
Service:1414.74%
Sales and Office:1111.58%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:22.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5658.95%
Total Civilian Employed Population:95100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $45,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $685. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.07% (17.50% with a mortgage, 82.50% free-and-clear) and renters 25.93% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.69%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$45,000$55,800$63,000$60,800$62,900$65,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:2796.43%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:13.57%
Total:28100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$685$675$733$788$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1412.96%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):6661.11%
Renter Occupied:2825.93%
Total Occupied Housing Units:108100%

Occupied Housing Units:10892.31%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):97.69%
Total Housing Units:117100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:4235.90%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:7564.10%
Total Housing Units:117100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 3.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 57.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 3.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 33.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.70 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 (41.18%). College enrollment is 33.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:32.01%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4026.85%
Some college, no degree:7046.98%
Associate's degree:3120.81%
Bachelor's degree:53.36%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:149100%
High school or higher:14697.99%
Bachelor's degree or higher:53.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:14347.83%
Public Insurance:14448.16%
No Insurance:124.01%
Total:299100%
Has Health Insurance:28795.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty40.7%34.1%27.0%25.6%25.6%24.2%39.4%28.1%25.7%8.1%8.6%5.1%7.0%3.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:2019.61%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4241.18%
High school (grades 9-12):65.88%
College or graduate school:3433.33%
Total:102100%
Early Childhood:2019.61%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6866.67%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72339 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:57Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72339 is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas, within the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32820) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,316,100 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 72339. It covers 1.695 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Memphis, TN-MS-ARSource: Census
CBSA Number:32820Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,316,100Source: Census
MSA:Memphis, TN-AR-MS MSASource: Census
Land Area:1.695 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:0527040Source: Census
Place Name:Gilmore city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72340 | | 72338

Schools in ZIP Code 72339


We could not locate which school district 72339 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Tyronza Elementary School 412 S Main St
Tyronza, AR 72386
District: East Poinsett County School DistrictNearby
Marked Tree Elementary School 703 Normandy St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
District: Marked Tree School DistrictNearby
Marked Tree High School 406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
District: Marked Tree School DistrictNearby
Earle High School 1401 Third St
Earle, AR 72331
District: Earle School DistrictNearby
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School 235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
District: Marion School DistrictNearby
West Memphis Christian School 1101 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Delta School 5101 Hwy 61
Wilson, AR 72395
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Michael School 405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72339


Arkansas State University Mid-South 2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301-3829
Type: Post Secondary
Vibe Barber College 880 Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38107-2538
Type: Post Secondary
Studio 75 Hair Academy 4970 Navy Road
Millington, TN 38053-2066
Type: Post Secondary
Visible Music College 200 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Memphis 550 Alabama Ave
Memphis, TN 38105-3604
Type: Post Secondary
Relay Graduate School Of Education - Memphis 1350 Concourse Ave, Suite 434
Memphis, TN 38104
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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