72947 ZIP Code, Mulberry, AR
72947 is a ZIP code in Mulberry, Arkansas — mostly in Franklin County (54% of its land), with smaller parts in Crawford County. It covers 114 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72935, 72946 and 72930. 4,493 people live here in 1,695 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $58,640, close to the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mulberry, AR
- County: Franklin County
- Land area: 114 sq mi
- Population: 4,493
- Median household income: $58,640
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,493 |
| Households | 1,695 |
| Median household income | $58,640 |
| Income per person | $25,529 |
| Median age | 40.9 |
| Homeowners | 82.4% |
| Median home value | $161,100 |
| Median rent | $702 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 34 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.6% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 8.3% |
| $25–35K | 11.0% |
| $35–50K | 12.3% |
| $50–75K | 22.6% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 12.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 2.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.1% |
| 10–19 | 17.0% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–44 | 13.6% |
| 45–54 | 14.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 9.6% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.6% |
| Owned outright | 35.9% |
| Rented | 15.4% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 77.4% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 4.2% |
| 5–19 units | 0.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 17.3% |
Businesses in 72947
52 business establishments with 334 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Construction: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Manufacturing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72935 — Dyer city, AR (6.8 mi)
- 72946 — Mountainburg city, AR (8.8 mi)
- 72930 (9.6 mi)
- 72921 — Alma city, AR (10.7 mi)
- 72949 — Ozark city, AR (12.9 mi)
- 72952 — Rudy town, AR (14.9 mi)
- 72933 — Charleston city, AR (15.6 mi)
- 72959 — Winslow city, AR (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 72947
- Mulberry, AR ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Franklin County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 6: highest median household income in Franklin County
- No. 3 of 6: highest median home value in Franklin County
- No. 3 of 6: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Franklin County
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of households with children in Franklin County
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Franklin County
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Franklin County
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Franklin County
- No. 1 of 6: fastest population growth in Franklin County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72947, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72947 in?
- 72947 is a Mulberry, AR mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Mulberry; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 72947 in?
- 72947 is mostly in Franklin County (54% of its land), with smaller parts in Crawford County.
- What is the population of 72947?
- About 4,493 people (±678), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,973.
- What is the median household income in 72947?
- $58,640 (±$5,210), 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 72947?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72947 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72947?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72935 (6.8 mi, Dyer), 72946 (8.8 mi, Mountainburg), 72930 (9.6 mi), 72921 (10.7 mi, Alma), 72949 (12.9 mi, Ozark) and 72952 (14.9 mi, Rudy).
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