🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

72324

Cherry Valley

ZIP Code 72324 is a standard zip code serving Cherry Valley, Cherry Valley, Arkansas (AR), in Cross County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,978 with a median household income of $36,034. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Arkansas (AR)
County: Cross
City: Cherry Valley
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.399100
Longitude: -90.761300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 126.41 mi²
Water Area: 0.28 mi²
Population Density: 16.0 people per mi² (15th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.460356°N, 35.309888°S, -90.610753°E, -90.940810°W

With 1,978 residents spread across 126.41 square miles, this area has a population density of 16.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,978

Population

40th percentile

$36,034

Median Income

15th percentile

$71,800

Median Home Value

10th percentile

126.41 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 72324 is $36,034, and the median home value is $71,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

885

Total Units

774

Occupied Units

87.5%

Occupancy Rate

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