72390 ZIP Code – West Helena, Arkansas
72390 is a mid-sized ZIP code in West Helena, Arkansas, part of Phillips County with a population of approximately 6,973 residents. At $31,731, the median household income here runs well below the Arkansas average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $64,600 is well below the national average, with 52.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $747 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 15.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 31.5%, well above the national average. About 12.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 32.1, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 72355, 72342, 72352.
ZIP Code 72390 Data
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ZIP 72390 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72390 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,973 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $31k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $64k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $747 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.1 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 15.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.5% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72355 – Lexa
- 72342 – Helena
- 72352 – La Grange
- 72374 – Poplar Grove
- 72369 – Oneida
- 38644 – Lula
- 38626 – Dundee
- 38631 – Friars Point
- 72360 – Marianna
- 72366 – Marvell
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72355 | LEXA | 2,054 | $50,714 |
| 72342 | HELENA | 4,133 | $35,865 |
| 72352 | LA GRANGE | 7 | Not provided |
| 72374 | POPLAR GROVE | 560 | $42,135 |
| 72369 | ONEIDA | Not provided | Not provided |