72331 ZIP Code, Earle, AR
72331 is a ZIP code in Earle, Arkansas — mostly in Crittenden County (67% of its land), with smaller parts in Cross County. It covers 149 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72327, 72373 and 72325. 2,316 people live here in 810 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (51% own). Median household income is $46,848, below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Earle, AR
- County: Crittenden County
- Land area: 149 sq mi
- Population: 2,316
- Median household income: $46,848
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,316 |
| Households | 810 |
| Median household income | $46,848 |
| Income per person | $20,252 |
| Median age | 31.5 |
| Homeowners | 51.4% |
| Median home value | $86,600 |
| Median rent | $583 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.8% |
| Broadband internet | 84.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 17.2% |
| $15–25K | 3.1% |
| $25–35K | 17.0% |
| $35–50K | 16.8% |
| $50–75K | 19.4% |
| $75–100K | 14.2% |
| $100–150K | 4.0% |
| $150–200K | 1.4% |
| $200K+ | 1.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 19.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–44 | 10.1% |
| 45–54 | 8.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.4% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 4.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 14.0% |
| Owned outright | 20.0% |
| Rented | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 33.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 60.0% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 11.4% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 21.4% |
Businesses in 72331
18 business establishments with 132 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72327 — Jennette town, AR (7.9 mi)
- 72373 — Parkin city, AR (7.9 mi)
- 72325 — Clarkedale city, AR (12.5 mi)
- 72386 — Tyronza city, AR (13.6 mi)
- 72346 — Jennette town, AR (13.8 mi)
- 72339 — Gilmore city, AR (14.7 mi)
- 72384 — Gilmore city, AR (15.4 mi)
- 72332 — Edmondson town, AR (15.5 mi)
Areas that include 72331
- Earle, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crittenden County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Cross County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest median household income in Crittenden County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Crittenden County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Crittenden County
- No. 1 of 7: lowest median age in Crittenden County
Mail every home in 72331
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72331, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72331 in?
- 72331 is a Earle, AR mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Earle; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72331 in?
- 72331 is mostly in Crittenden County (67% of its land), with smaller parts in Cross County.
- What is the population of 72331?
- About 2,316 people (±337), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,409.
- What is the median household income in 72331?
- $46,848 (±$12,361), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72331?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72331 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72331?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72327 (7.9 mi, Jennette), 72373 (7.9 mi, Parkin), 72325 (12.5 mi, Clarkedale), 72386 (13.6 mi, Tyronza), 72346 (13.8 mi, Jennette) and 72339 (14.7 mi, Gilmore).
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