ZIP Code 72374 in Poplar Grove, AR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Poplar Grove, Arkansas
Counties:Phillips County[Primary]
Lee County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:31:36 AM
Population:716 [See All]
Area Codes:327 / 870
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.5485, -90.8593
Land Area:41.815 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 72374 has 716 residents and 318 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 48.4 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.1%, much lower than the state average of 70.2%) and Black or African American (38.8%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, 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:716Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:614Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:623Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:17.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$55,938Source: Census ACS
Households:318Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$114,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.25Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.86Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--9969659358288361,054979731848609626560614
Decennial Census876------------------716------
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: 48.4

Male Median Age: 48.4

Female Median Age: 48.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male23141726291710151321292822312910155
Female15133224151714830211917392933121014
Total382749504434242343424845616062222519
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:40957.52%
Black:27839.10%
Hispanic:*152.11%
Asian:20.28%
American Indian:20.28%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:50.70%
Total:711100%
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:35449.44%48.4 years
Females:36250.56%48.5 years
Total:716100%48.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:614100.00%
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:614100%
Total Native Population:614100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $55,938, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $28,510 (103.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,938. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $48,250, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($42,910), with a current gap of $48,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.3%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.0%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.6%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$27,428$27,386$29,083$34,186$40,170$43,854$43,750$0$0$73,556$47,917$42,135$55,938
Median Family Income$35,962$39,609$42,955$43,607$43,649$51,447$47,500$70,081$0$74,583$75,455$69,750$0
Median NonFamily Income$23,716$22,727$23,917$27,232$32,820$33,075$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$23,879$25,938$30,313$34,183$0$35,469$35,333$35,313$35,093$68,264$32,237$37,969$0
Median Female Income$25,521$27,891$29,609$30,152$0$31,579$31,961$36,250$54,191$53,542$40,972$46,932$48,250
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:23844.74%
Unemployed:6712.59%
Not In Labor Force:22742.67%
Total:532100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:8736.55%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:4920.59%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5623.53%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4619.33%
Total Civilian Employed Population:238100%
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 $114,900, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $67,000 (139.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($914), is down $606 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.87% (17.37% with a mortgage, 82.63% free-and-clear) and renters 30.13% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.81%, which is far lower than the state rate (14.00%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$47,900$48,800$43,700$44,300$46,600$55,000$63,000$64,600$67,100$0$83,400$84,800$114,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:811.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:811.11%
$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:5677.78%
Total:72100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$606$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2912.13%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):13857.74%
Renter Occupied:7230.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:239100%

Occupied Housing Units:23988.19%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):3211.81%
Total Housing Units:271100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:22081.18%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:5118.82%
Total Housing Units:271100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 21.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 28.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.50%), down 19.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.30 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 (47.37%). College enrollment is 19.08%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6114.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:317.29%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9722.82%
Some college, no degree:9522.35%
Associate's degree:5011.76%
Bachelor's degree:358.24%
Graduate or professional degree:5613.18%
Total:425100%
High school or higher:33378.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:9121.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:28741.06%
Public Insurance:23633.76%
No Insurance:17625.18%
Total:699100%
Has Health Insurance:52374.82%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty19.7%19.0%4.4%9.4%3.4%3.8%11.7%25.5%15.3%13.9%23.3%16.1%0.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):7247.37%
High school (grades 9-12):5133.55%
College or graduate school:2919.08%
Total:152100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):12380.92%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72374 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 41 people with an annual payroll of $1,876,000. USPS data shows 277 residential mailboxes and 21 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:277Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:21Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:374Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:277Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$467,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,876,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:41Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72374 is located in Phillips County, Arkansas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72374. It covers 41.815 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.061 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:41.815 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.061 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:0556690Source: Census
Place Name:Poplar Grove CDP; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72376 | | 72373

Schools in ZIP Code 72374


We could not locate which school district 72374 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.

Marvell-Elaine High School 1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
District: Marvell School DistrictNearby
Marvell-Elaine Elementary Sch 1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
District: Marvell School DistrictNearby
Barton High School 9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
District: Barton-Lexa School DistrictNearby
Barton Elementary School 9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
District: Barton-Lexa School DistrictNearby
Kipp Delta Elem Literacy Acad 210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
District: UnknownNearby
Friendship Christian Academy 3712 Hwy 1 S
Marianna, AR 72360
District: Private SchoolNearby
Calvary Christian School 1611 N Washington St
Forrest City, AR 72335
District: Private SchoolNearby
Grand Prairie Evangelical Methodist School 1104 E 21st St
Stuttgart, AR 72160
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72374


Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas 1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342-0785
Type: Post Secondary
Coahoma Community College 3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Type: Post Secondary
East Arkansas Community College 1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335-2204
Type: Post Secondary
Delta Designs Cosmetology School 671 Addison Drive
Wynne, AR 72396-1602
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Mississippi Community College 4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668-1714
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University Mid-South 2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301-3829
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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