ZIP Code 72422 in Corning, AR

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Corning, Arkansas
Counties:Clay County[Primary]
Randolph County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:32:19 AM
Population:4,377 [See All]
Area Codes:327 / 870
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.3801, -90.5703
Land Area:165.755 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 72422 has 4,377 residents and 1,853 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 42.3 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.6%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:4,377Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,302Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,641Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:26.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$44,848Source: Census ACS
Households:1,853Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$87,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,1325,2144,9744,9244,8024,7414,5124,5494,5874,3294,4634,5714,302
Decennial Census4,979------------------4,377------
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: 42.3

Male Median Age: 40.2

Female Median Age: 44

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male110119136144119168108126103115145140149130100783738
Female1331551491381201121151341221151501771711401201047582
Total243274285282239280223260225230295317320270220182112120
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,09996.40%
Black:80.19%
Hispanic:*962.26%
Asian:60.14%
American Indian:130.31%
Hawaiian:20.05%
Other:280.66%
Total:4,252100%
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:2,06547.18%40.2 years
Females:2,31252.82%44.0 years
Total:4,377100%42.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,25398.86%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:150.35%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:110.26%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:230.79%
Total Population:4,302100%
Total Native Population:4,26899.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:340.79%
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 $44,848, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $18,962 (73.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,298. Family households earn a median of $61,463 versus $23,024 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,439). By gender, male median income is $48,683 and female is $35,257, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $13,426 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.5%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is narrowly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.7%).

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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$25,886$27,773$26,870$27,097$27,995$27,723$27,776$29,743$37,550$35,963$38,579$42,489$44,848
Median Family Income$37,719$39,276$37,473$36,429$36,883$37,361$40,151$40,667$53,393$45,568$57,692$59,274$61,463
Median NonFamily Income$14,579$16,164$16,241$16,502$16,239$16,261$14,899$14,301$14,753$14,818$16,893$22,250$23,024
Median Male Income$31,042$32,686$33,110$33,813$33,750$37,159$40,391$39,609$47,568$42,332$41,512$46,139$48,683
Median Female Income$23,232$22,151$22,745$24,332$27,019$25,096$27,911$27,705$28,873$28,750$30,205$32,980$35,257
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:1,95555.70%
Unemployed:1002.85%
Not In Labor Force:1,45541.45%
Total:3,510100%
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:58029.67%
Service:21911.20%
Sales and Office:40320.61%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:21611.05%
Production, transportation, and material moving:53727.47%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,955100%
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 $87,600, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $28,300 (47.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,900. The median gross rent is $707, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $278 (64.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $119. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.29% (30.26% with a mortgage, 69.74% free-and-clear) and renters 27.71% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.31%, 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)


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$59,300$60,300$61,500$60,800$57,800$61,700$64,100$71,300$77,700$79,000$78,500$85,400$87,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:12425.10%
$500 to $999:23948.38%
$1,000 to $1,499:7515.18%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:102.02%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:469.31%
Total:494100%
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$429$441$430$479$486$453$505$551$588$545$476$544$707
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):39021.87%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):89950.42%
Renter Occupied:49427.71%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,783100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,78377.69%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):51222.31%
Total Housing Units:2,295100%
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:2,05189.37%
Multi-Family Units:1165.05%
Other Units:1285.58%
Total Housing Units:2,295100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 17.10% 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 87.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.40%, which is on par with the state rate (9.00%). Private coverage is 50.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 55.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.79%). College enrollment is 13.88%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:1424.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2297.57%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,46348.36%
Some college, no degree:43914.51%
Associate's degree:2357.77%
Bachelor's degree:2849.39%
Graduate or professional degree:2337.70%
Total:3,025100%
High school or higher:2,65487.74%
Bachelor's degree or higher:51717.09%
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:2,15644.56%
Public Insurance:2,36548.88%
No Insurance:3176.55%
Total:4,838100%
Has Health Insurance:4,52193.45%
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 Poverty14.5%16.1%16.0%17.8%16.2%21.6%22.7%23.3%22.8%22.5%12.7%13.6%11.4%
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:728.54%
Kindergarten:121.42%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):38645.79%
High school (grades 9-12):25630.37%
College or graduate school:11713.88%
Total:843100%
Early Childhood:849.96%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):65477.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72422 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 98 business establishments, employing about 785 people with an annual payroll of $36,622,000. USPS data shows 1,992 residential mailboxes and 130 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,992Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:130Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,296Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,918Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:17Source: USPS
# of Businesses:98Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$8,679,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$36,622,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:785Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72422 is located in Clay 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 72422. It covers 165.755 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.53 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:165.755 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.53 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:0515460Source: Census
Place Name:Corning city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72424 | | 72421

Schools in ZIP Code 72422


ZIP Code 72422 is in the Corning Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Corning High School 602 Bobcat Ln
Corning, AR 72422
District: Corning Public Schools
Park Elementary School 510 Wynne Park Dr
Corning, AR 72422
District: Corning Public Schools
Corning Middle School 605 West Fourth
Corning, AR 72422
District: Corning Public Schools
Crowley's Ridge Academy 606 Academy Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Mary's Catholic School & Preschool 310 N 2nd St
Paragould, AR 72450
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Paul Catholic School 311 Cedar St
Pocahontas, AR 72455
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72422


Crowley's Ridge College 100 College Dr
Paragould, AR 72450
Type: Post Secondary
Black River Technical College 1410 Hwy 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
Type: Post Secondary
Williams Baptist University 60 W Fulbright Avenue
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Type: Post Secondary
Three Rivers College 2080 Three Rivers Blvd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Type: Post Secondary
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center 3203 Oak Grove Rd
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-8960
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas State University 2105 E. Aggie Road
Jonesboro, AR 72401
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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