72437 ZIP Code, Lake City, AR
72437 is a ZIP code in Lake City, Arkansas in Craighead County. It covers 105 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72414, 72401 and 72417. 3,134 people live here in 1,290 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $60,714, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake City, AR
- County: Craighead County
- Land area: 105 sq mi
- Population: 3,134
- Median household income: $60,714
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,134 |
| Households | 1,290 |
| Median household income | $60,714 |
| Income per person | $31,165 |
| Median age | 34.2 |
| Homeowners | 71.5% |
| Median home value | $160,300 |
| Median rent | $868 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% |
| Broadband internet | 86.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 10.8% |
| $25–35K | 7.5% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 35.3% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 15.3% |
| $150–200K | 4.3% |
| $200K+ | 3.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 9.7% |
| 25–34 | 18.8% |
| 35–44 | 9.2% |
| 45–54 | 8.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65–74 | 9.3% |
| 75+ | 10.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 34.8% |
| Owned outright | 30.7% |
| Rented | 25.9% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 80.4% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 8.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 10.6% |
Businesses in 72437
44 business establishments with 395 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 8
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Construction: 5
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72414 — Black Oak town, AR (4.8 mi)
- 72401 — Jonesboro city, AR (6.8 mi)
- 72417 — Brookland city, AR (7.3 mi)
- 72419 — Caraway city, AR (8.6 mi)
- 72447 — Monette city, AR (9 mi)
- 72411 — Bay city, AR (9.3 mi)
- 72405 — Jonesboro city, AR (12 mi)
- 72467 — Jonesboro city, AR (12.4 mi)
Areas that include 72437
- Lake City, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Monette, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bowman, 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 median household income in Craighead County
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Craighead County
- No. 4 of 9: lowest median age in Craighead County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72437, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72437 in?
- 72437 is a Lake City, AR mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Lake City and 1% lies inside Bowman; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72437 in?
- 72437 is in Craighead County.
- What is the population of 72437?
- About 3,134 people (±305), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,486.
- What is the median household income in 72437?
- $60,714 (±$3,277), 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 72437?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72437 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72437?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72414 (4.8 mi, Black Oak), 72401 (6.8 mi, Jonesboro), 72417 (7.3 mi, Brookland), 72419 (8.6 mi, Caraway), 72447 (9 mi, Monette) and 72411 (9.3 mi, Bay).
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