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Greene County, AR
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Greene County, Arkansas.
Population
46,432
Land area
577sq mi
People per sq mi
80
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Greene County
Greene County at a glance
- Greene County is 37% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 75 counties in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $57,839 a year, 5% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,300 (10% below Arkansas) and median rent is $904 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Paragould (30,215), Marmaduke (1,240) and Oak Grove Heights (1,164).
Local data for Greene County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks18
- Post Offices6
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants126
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places15
Housing and community stats
Greene County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,839
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$169,300
Prices +1.3% in a year
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5,067), German Americans (3,823), Mexican Americans (1,142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,301
15,401 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$282M
FY 2026, $6,161 per person
PPP loans
$49M
1,357 loans, 7,105 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$71.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Greene County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greene County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
320
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greene County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Greene County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Greene County, AR?
- Paragould is the largest city or town in Greene County, with about 30,215 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Greene County?
- Greene County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72412, 72425, 72436, 72443, 72450.
- What is the population of Greene County, AR?
- About 46,432 people live in Greene County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Greene County?
- Greene County borders Craighead County, Dunklin County, MO, Randolph County, Lawrence County, Clay County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023