ZIP code 72436: Lafe, AR
72436 is a ZIP code in Lafe, Arkansas, mainly in Greene County, part of the Paragould, AR micro area. About 885 people live here.
- Population
- 885
- Median household income
- $52,174
- Typical home value
- $179,200+11.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $725gross, per month
- Median age
- 46.4
- Homeowners
- 88%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 72436 details
| City | Lafe |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Greene County (also partly Clay County) |
| Metro area | Paragould, AR |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 30.7 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 29 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 31.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.23973, -90.47999 |
ZIP codes near 72436
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72443 | Marmaduke, AR | 5.9 mi | 2,649 |
| 72435 | Knobel, AR | 6.5 mi | 224 |
| 72450 | Paragould, AR | 11.3 mi | 40,807 |
| 72453 | Peach Orchard, AR | 11.4 mi | 175 |
| 72461 | Rector, AR | 11.6 mi | 3,643 |
| 72451 | Paragould, AR | 12.6 mi | — |
| 72422 | Corning, AR | 13.0 mi | 4,324 |
| 72412 | Beech Grove, AR | 14.2 mi | 351 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 72436?
A typical home in ZIP code 72436 is worth about $179,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $52,174 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arkansas average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 72436
What city is ZIP code 72436?
ZIP code 72436 is in Lafe, AR, in Greene County.
What county is ZIP code 72436 in?
72436 is mainly in Greene County, Arkansas, and partly in Clay County.
What is the population of ZIP code 72436?
About 885 people live in ZIP code 72436, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 72436 in?
72436 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.