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Earle, AR
City in Crittenden County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72331.
Population
1,520
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
468
ZIP codes
1
Earle and its ZIP codes
Earle at a glance
- Earle is about 8 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,197, 47% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,900 (53% below Arkansas) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Earle, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Earle, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,197
Poverty rate
36.2%
Median home value
$87,900
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (39), Guatemalan Americans (23), Irish Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crittenden County. PPP loans are for Earle.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,985
17,907 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $7,424 per person
PPP loans
$1.9M
95 loans, 206 jobs reported
How people get to work
Earle, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.6%
- Carpooled20.9%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Earle, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
364
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Earle, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
55.5%
U.S. 33.3% +22.2 pts
Diabetes
24.6%
U.S. 12.1% +12.5 pts
Smoking
27.0%
U.S. 12.8% +14.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.1%
U.S. 11.1% +7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Earle
1 in or overlapping Earle. Population shown
Cities near Earle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParkinCity | 5 mi | 2.6 |
| JennetteTown | 8.6 mi | 2.3 |
| CrawfordsvilleTown | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| TurrellCity | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| MarionCity | 13 mi | 20.3 |
| JerichoTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| GilmoreCity | 14 mi | 13.5 |
| EdmondsonTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| SunsetTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarkedaleCity | 15 mi | 11.4 |
| TyronzaCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| VanndaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| BirdsongTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Marked TreeCity | 18 mi | 5.8 |
| AnthonyvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| WynneCity | 18 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Earle, AR in?
- Earle is in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Earle, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Earle include 72331.
- What is the population of Earle, AR?
- About 1,520 people live in Earle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Earle?
- Nearby places include Parkin (5 mi), Jennette (8.6 mi), Crawfordsville (9 mi), Turrell (13 mi), Marion (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023