ZIP Code 72372 - Palestine Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72372 is located in Palestine Arkansas. Portions of 72372 are also in Goodwin and Goodwin Township and Prairie Township (Saint Francis County) and L'Anguille Township and Texas Township (Lee County) and Fleener Township and Madison Township (Saint Francis County). 72372 is primarily within Saint Francis County, with some portions in Lee County. Regionally, 72372 is located in Metro Memphis.
ZIP Code 72372 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Palestine |
| Primary County | Saint Francis County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,667 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72372 Map
72372 Demographics
72372 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72372 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72372 is White. The current unemployment level in 72372 is 4.2%.
| Population | 1,667 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 15 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 805 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $32,051 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $165,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 11.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 75.38% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.63% |
72372 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,252 | 75.38% |
| Black | 409 | 24.62% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72372 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 717 | 88.74% |
| Black | 71 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72372 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 35 | 3.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 71 | 7.19% |
| High School Diploma | 494 | 50.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 35 | 3.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 66 | 6.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 174 | 17.63% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 7.8% |
| Masters Degree | 28 | 2.84% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.71% |
72372 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.98212051, -90.94422913 |
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| Region | Metro Memphis |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Forrest City, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 114 Square Miles |
72372 Schools
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72372 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 73g - Western Lowlands Pleistocene Valley Trains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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