72479 ZIP Code, Weiner, AR
72479 is a ZIP code in Weiner, Arkansas — mostly in Poinsett County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson and Craighead counties. It covers 190 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72429, 72431 and 72421. 1,152 people live here in 428 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (79%). Median household income is $54,853, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773; 21% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Weiner, AR
- County: Poinsett County
- Land area: 190 sq mi
- Population: 1,152
- Median household income: $54,853
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,152 |
| Households | 428 |
| Median household income | $54,853 |
| Income per person | $27,333 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Homeowners | 79.0% |
| Median home value | $89,400 |
| Median rent | $853 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% |
| Broadband internet | 84.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.2% |
| $15–25K | 10.5% |
| $25–35K | 10.5% |
| $35–50K | 19.9% |
| $50–75K | 23.1% |
| $75–100K | 11.0% |
| $100–150K | 13.1% |
| $150–200K | 2.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 15.6% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 10.9% |
| 55–64 | 8.6% |
| 65–74 | 7.5% |
| 75+ | 12.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.5% |
| Owned outright | 30.0% |
| Rented | 13.5% |
| Vacant | 36.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 2.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 11.2% |
Businesses in 72479
36 business establishments with 307 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting: 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Construction: 3
- Retail Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72429 — Fisher city, AR (9.9 mi)
- 72431 — Grubbs city, AR (10.1 mi)
- 72421 — Cash town, AR (11.1 mi)
- 72432 — Harrisburg city, AR (11.1 mi)
- 72005 — Amagon town, AR (11.6 mi)
- 72404 — Jonesboro city, AR (11.8 mi)
- 72427 — Egypt town, AR (16.6 mi)
- 72473 — Tuckerman city, AR (17 mi)
Areas that include 72479
- Weiner, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Waldenburg, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Poinsett County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 6: highest median household income in Poinsett County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median home value in Poinsett County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Poinsett County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in Poinsett County
- No. 1 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Poinsett County
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Poinsett County
- No. 5 of 6: fastest population growth in Poinsett County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72479, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72479 in?
- 72479 is a Weiner, AR mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72479 in?
- 72479 is mostly in Poinsett County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Jackson and Craighead counties.
- What is the population of 72479?
- About 1,152 people (±222), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,269.
- What is the median household income in 72479?
- $54,853 (±$10,170), 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 72479?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72479 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72479?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72429 (9.9 mi, Fisher), 72431 (10.1 mi, Grubbs), 72421 (11.1 mi, Cash), 72432 (11.1 mi, Harrisburg), 72005 (11.6 mi, Amagon) and 72404 (11.8 mi, Jonesboro).
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