ZIP Code 72450 - Paragould Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72450 is located in Paragould Arkansas. Portions of 72450 are also in Oak Grove Heights and Walcott and Rush Island Township and Bagwell Lake Township and Bula Township and Crowley's Ridge Township and Campground Township and Dalton Township (Greene County) and Cache-Wilson Township and Lester Township and Brookland Township. 72450 is primarily within Greene County, with some portions in Clay County and Craighead County. Regionally, 72450 is located in the Jonesboro Area.
ZIP Code 72450 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Paragould |
| Primary County | Greene County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 40,251 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72450 Map
72450 Demographics
72450 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 72450 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72450 is White. The current unemployment level in 72450 is 4.2%.
| Population | 40,251 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 148 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,192 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,054 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $458,170 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.34% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.46% |
72450 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,133 | 93.2% |
| Black | 1,110 | 2.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,150 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 244 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 58 | 0.15% |
72450 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,979 | 88.16% |
| Black | 328 | 4.84% |
| Hispanic | 325 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 93 | 1.37% |
72450 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,726 | 8.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,915 | 9.4% |
| High School Diploma | 7,946 | 39.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 441 | 2.17% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,468 | 12.12% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,551 | 17.44% |
| Associates Degree | 1,197 | 5.88% |
| Masters Degree | 827 | 4.06% |
| Professional Degree | 231 | 1.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 65 | 0.32% |
72450 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.07781219, -90.516716 |
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| Region | Jonesboro Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Paragould, AR Kennett, MO Jonesboro, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 271 Square Miles |
72450 Schools
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72450 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 74a - Bluff Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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