72419 ZIP Code, Caraway, AR
72419 is a ZIP code in Caraway, Arkansas — mostly in Craighead County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Poinsett County. It covers 51 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72377, 72391 and 72414. 1,394 people live here in 573 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $41,017, below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Caraway, AR
- County: Craighead County
- Land area: 51 sq mi
- Population: 1,394
- Median household income: $41,017
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,394 |
| Households | 573 |
| Median household income | $41,017 |
| Income per person | $23,480 |
| Median age | 39 |
| Homeowners | 71.2% |
| Median home value | $93,300 |
| Median rent | $622 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% |
| Broadband internet | 73.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 6.3% |
| $15–25K | 16.6% |
| $25–35K | 9.6% |
| $35–50K | 19.9% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.5% |
| $100–150K | 10.3% |
| $150–200K | 1.0% |
| $200K+ | 3.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.0% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 17.7% |
| 35–44 | 6.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 8.6% |
| 75+ | 13.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.5% |
| Owned outright | 41.8% |
| Rented | 26.1% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 73.7% |
| Townhome | 1.8% |
| 2–4 units | 12.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 11.6% |
Businesses in 72419
14 business establishments with 53 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72377 — Rivervale CDP, AR (4.3 mi)
- 72391 (6.3 mi)
- 72414 — Black Oak town, AR (6.8 mi)
- 72354 — Lepanto city, AR (7 mi)
- 72428 — Etowah town, AR (7.7 mi)
- 72437 — Lake City city, AR (8.6 mi)
- 72442 — Manila city, AR (11.2 mi)
- 72447 — Monette city, AR (11.9 mi)
Areas that include 72419
- Caraway, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Craighead County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Craighead County
- No. 1 of 9: highest median age in Craighead County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72419, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72419 in?
- 72419 is a Caraway, AR mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Caraway; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72419 in?
- 72419 is mostly in Craighead County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Poinsett County.
- What is the population of 72419?
- About 1,394 people (±262), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,601.
- What is the median household income in 72419?
- $41,017 (±$5,976), 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 72419?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72419 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72419?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72377 (4.3 mi, Rivervale), 72391 (6.3 mi), 72414 (6.8 mi, Black Oak), 72354 (7 mi, Lepanto), 72428 (7.7 mi, Etowah) and 72437 (8.6 mi, Lake City).
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