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ZIP 72936

Pop. 14,070·Sebastian County·37th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,213/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+7.8%
vs US Median
-$738
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ZIP 72936 · $1,213
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$690
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$950/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,556/yr
At $1,213/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountySebastian County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72936 (Greenwood, AR) is majority owner-occupied, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,070
Median income
$71,829
Median age
39.6
Renters
18.7%
Age distribution
24.4%
19.7%
24.7%
19.8%
Under 1824.4%
18–3419.7%
35–5424.7%
55–6411.3%
65+19.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
85.4%
White85.4%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian1.2%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
32.3%
34.3%
26.3%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
81.3%
18.7%
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72936 in Greenwood, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,479 → $71,829
up 20.8%
Population
13,801 → 14,070
up 1.9%
Renter share
22% → 18.7%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 26.3%
+1.3 pts
Median age
38.3 → 39.6
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 72936 in Greenwood, AR now reports about $71,829, up from $59,479 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,801 to 14,070 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 18.7% of households rent today, against 22% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 72936 covers Greenwood, AR. The median rent here is $1,213/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($71,829/yr), ZIP 72936 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72936?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72936 (Greenwood, AR) is $1,213. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72936 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72936's median rent of $1,213/mo is $738 (38%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 72936 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72936 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #37 out of 60 ZIPs at $1,213/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72936?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,213/mo in ZIP 72936. The local median household income is $71,829/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72936?

Rent in ZIP 72936 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 72936 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72936 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,213/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($71,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72936 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72936 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.7% of ZIP 72936 households are renters, while 81.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72936 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72936 compare to the rest of Greenwood?

ZIP 72936 sits right at the Greenwood citywide median of $1,213/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72936 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72936 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,213/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 72936's median household income ($71,829/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.9%
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