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Greenwood, AR
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72936.
Population
9,616
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
840
ZIP codes
1
Greenwood and its ZIP codes
Greenwood at a glance
- Greenwood is about 14 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 40th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $66,844, 10% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,900 and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Greenwood, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenwood, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,844
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.5%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,404), Irish Americans (1,177), Mexican Americans (479).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sebastian County. PPP loans are for Greenwood.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,769
67,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $7,956 per person
How people get to work
Greenwood, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenwood, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
850
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 30°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenwood, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Greenwood
1 in or overlapping Greenwood. Population shown
Cities near Greenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HackettCity | 8.5 mi | 1.4 |
| BarlingCity | 8.6 mi | 10.3 |
| HuntingtonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Central CityTown | 8.8 mi | 2.2 |
| BonanzaCity | 9.4 mi | 2.8 |
| MidlandTown | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LavacaCity | 9.8 mi | 2.2 |
| MansfieldCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort SmithCity | 12 mi | 64.2 |
| Pocola, OKTown | 12 mi | 30.3 |
| Rock Island, OKTown | 13 mi | 12.2 |
| CharlestonCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Arkoma, OKTown | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| HartfordCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| KiblerCity | 15 mi | 5 |
| Cameron, OKTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenwood, AR in?
- Greenwood is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Greenwood, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greenwood include 72936.
- What is the population of Greenwood, AR?
- About 9,616 people live in Greenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenwood?
- Nearby places include Hackett (8.5 mi), Barling (8.6 mi), Huntington (8.8 mi), Central City (8.8 mi), Bonanza (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023