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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 72638 has 7,273 residents and 2,638 households (average 2.76 persons per household). The median age is 36.4 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (64.1%, lower than the state average of 70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3%, which is much higher than the state average (8.5%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (4.5%).

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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:	7,273Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	7,068Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	7,659Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	40.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$65,921Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,638Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$159,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.76Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.11Source: 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	--	6,768	6,862	6,784	6,937	7,188	7,430	7,585	7,202	6,885	7,073	7,258	6,929	7,068
Decennial Census	7,186	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7,273	--	--	--

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: 36.4

Male Median Age: 35.7

Female Median Age: 37

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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	290	255	332	251	206	206	227	228	242	209	236	247	189	184	152	97	42	37
Female	256	298	286	274	204	187	229	222	224	220	208	249	243	170	158	91	74	50
Total	546	553	618	525	410	393	456	450	466	429	444	496	432	354	310	188	116	87

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

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Population by Race

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White:	4,663	55.23%
Black:	17	0.20%
Hispanic:*	1,985	23.51%
Asian:	358	4.24%
American Indian:	83	0.98%
Hawaiian:	125	1.48%
Other:	1,212	14.36%
Total:	8,443	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:	3,630	49.91%	35.7 years
Females:	3,643	50.09%	37.0 years
Total:	7,273	100%	36.4 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,724	80.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	133	1.88%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	339	4.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	872	17.13%
Total Population:	7,068	100%
Total Native Population:	5,857	82.87%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,211	17.13%

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 $65,921, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $30,594 (86.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,293. Family households earn a median of $76,760 versus $25,574 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,186). By gender, male median income is $39,547 and female is $37,001, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,546 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.5%, which is higher than the state rate (58.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.3%).

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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	$35,327	$35,946	$33,952	$35,180	$36,657	$38,842	$39,892	$41,963	$44,628	$46,648	$53,803	$60,440	$65,921
Median Family Income	$41,096	$40,686	$38,986	$38,310	$38,908	$43,175	$47,596	$48,359	$55,142	$57,995	$61,267	$67,801	$76,760
Median NonFamily Income	$18,723	$15,160	$15,352	$19,293	$27,963	$22,070	$21,150	$20,989	$20,245	$19,043	$20,935	$25,217	$25,574
Median Male Income	$32,629	$29,054	$30,536	$33,027	$31,233	$30,956	$32,344	$33,053	$33,645	$32,530	$35,135	$38,548	$39,547
Median Female Income	$24,379	$23,765	$23,902	$23,910	$23,791	$24,523	$26,226	$26,734	$29,102	$30,505	$32,873	$36,423	$37,001

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:	3,181	59.30%
Unemployed:	111	2.07%
Not In Labor Force:	2,072	38.63%
Total:	5,364	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:	772	24.27%
Service:	394	12.39%
Sales and Office:	343	10.78%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	549	17.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,123	35.30%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,181	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 $159,400, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $73,200 (84.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,500. The median gross rent is $798, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $143 (21.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $242. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.13% (42.91% with a mortgage, 57.09% free-and-clear) and renters 24.87% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.23%, 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	$86,200	$87,100	$86,000	$79,600	$82,200	$79,300	$87,500	$93,300	$108,900	$117,200	$152,200	$152,900	$159,400

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:	99	16.95%
$500 to $999:	308	52.74%
$1,000 to $1,499:	87	14.90%
$1,500 to $1,999:	5	0.86%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	3	0.51%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	82	14.04%
Total:	584	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	$655	$654	$556	$579	$570	$575	$559	$536	$556	$549	$588	$696	$798

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):	757	32.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,007	42.89%
Renter Occupied:	584	24.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,348	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,348	83.77%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	455	16.23%
Total Housing Units:	2,803	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:	2,268	80.91%
Multi-Family Units:	122	4.35%
Other Units:	413	14.73%
Total Housing Units:	2,803	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 16.90% 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 74.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 43.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 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 (46.89%). College enrollment is 17.82%, 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:	728	15.66%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	459	9.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,610	34.63%
Some college, no degree:	802	17.25%
Associate's degree:	263	5.66%
Bachelor's degree:	454	9.77%
Graduate or professional degree:	333	7.16%
Total:	4,649	100%
High school or higher:	3,462	74.47%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	787	16.93%

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:	3,100	41.41%
Public Insurance:	3,104	41.46%
No Insurance:	1,282	17.13%
Total:	7,486	100%
Has Health Insurance:	6,204	82.87%

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	18.0%	18.1%	18.5%	16.8%	16.1%	13.5%	11.2%	12.4%	12.9%	11.9%	15.4%	15.5%	14.3%

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:	107	5.33%
Kindergarten:	104	5.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	942	46.89%
High school (grades 9-12):	498	24.79%
College or graduate school:	358	17.82%
Total:	2,009	100%
Early Childhood:	211	10.50%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,544	76.85%

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

City:	Green Forest, Arkansas
Names to Avoid:	Rule
Counties:	Carroll County[Primary] Nevada County Newton County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:35:29 AM
Population:	7,273 [See All]
Area Codes:	327 / 870
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	36.2801, -93.4141
Land Area:	180.33 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/72638/zip-code-72638.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,775Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	95Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,332Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,412Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	88Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	85Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$19,597,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$78,011,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,987Source: CBP

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:	180.33 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.267 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5400.99, 22338.08 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0528600Source: Census
Place Name:	Green Forest city; ArkansasSource: Census

ZIP Code 72638 in Green Forest, 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 72638

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72638

Sources & References