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Cross County, AR
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Cross County, Arkansas.
Population
16,543
Land area
616sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Cross County
Cross County at a glance
- Cross County is 54% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,863 a year, 16% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,500 (38% below Arkansas) and median rent is $764 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wynne (8,120), Parkin (694) and Cherry Valley (543).
Local data for Cross County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cross County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,863
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$117,500
Prices -6.5% in a year
Median rent
$764/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,268), German Americans (1,179), Filipino Americans (474).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,091
4,711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $7,692 per person
PPP loans
$28.48M
766 loans, 3,794 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.75K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cross County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cross County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
385
Most often heat
Flood insurance policies
82
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cross County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cross County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cross County, AR?
- Wynne is the largest city or town in Cross County, with about 8,120 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cross County?
- Cross County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72324, 72347, 72373, 72387, 72396.
- What is the population of Cross County, AR?
- About 16,543 people live in Cross County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cross County?
- Cross County borders Crittenden County, Poinsett County, St. Francis County, Jackson County, Woodruff County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023