ZIP Code 72947 - Mulberry Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72947 is located in Mulberry Arkansas. Portions of 72947 are also in Mulberry Township (Crawford County) and Mulberry Township (Franklin County) and Whitley Township and Vine Prairie Township and Ivy Township and White Rock Township and Miller Township (Franklin County) and Black Oak Township (Franklin County) and Cravens Township. 72947 is primarily within Franklin County, with some portions in Crawford County. Regionally, 72947 is located in the Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area.
ZIP Code 72947 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Mulberry |
| Primary County | Franklin County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,372 |
| Area Code(s) | 479 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72947 Map
72947 Demographics
72947 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 72947 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72947 is White. The current unemployment level in 72947 is 4.2%.
| Population | 3,372 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 31 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,772 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,122 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $322,770 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.29% |
72947 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,966 | 93.09% |
| Black | 22 | 0.69% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 91 | 2.86% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.41% |
72947 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 96.69% |
| Black | 1 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
72947 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 205 | 8.45% |
| Bachelor Degree | 247 | 10.18% |
| High School Diploma | 1,062 | 43.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 20 | 0.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 276 | 11.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 361 | 14.88% |
| Associates Degree | 216 | 8.9% |
| Masters Degree | 39 | 1.61% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
72947 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.53995514, -94.04099274 |
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| Region | Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Fort Smith, AR-OK |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 109 Square Miles |
72947 Schools
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72947 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 37c - Arkansas Valley Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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