72036 ZIP Code – Cotton Plant, Arkansas
Located in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, ZIP code 72036 is a small ZIP code within Woodruff County with a population of approximately 540 residents. The median household income is $17,063 — well below the Arkansas average and well below the national average. Median home values of $39,300 are well below the national average, with 41.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $487, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 50% single-family (decreasing), 21% apartments (increasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 17.2%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 56.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 57.2, the median age is above the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 72074, 72392, 72021.
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ZIP 72036 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72036 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 540 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $17k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $39k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $487 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 57.2 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 56.5% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.2% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72074 – Hunter
- 72392 – Wheatley
- 72021 – Brinkley
- 72059 – Gregory
- 72017 – Biscoe
- 72340 – Goodwin
- 72040 – Des Arc
- 72101 – Mc Crory
- 72006 – Augusta
- 72123 – Patterson
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72074 | HUNTER | 142 | $86,389 |
| 72392 | WHEATLEY | 547 | $43,684 |
| 72021 | BRINKLEY | 3,593 | $36,227 |
| 72059 | GREGORY | 13 | Not provided |
| 72017 | BISCOE | 359 | $26,250 |