72326 ZIP Code — Colt, AR

Saint Francis County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72326 is located in Colt, Arkansas, within Saint Francis County. It covers approximately 93.36 square miles and serves a population of 2,446 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72326

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $48,988. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 72326 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,446

population

93.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72326

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72326. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72372 Palestine (7.2 mi) 72396 Wynne (9 mi) 72335 Forrest City (9.7 mi) 72394 Widener (16 mi) 72392 Wheatley (17 mi) 72036 Cotton Plant (19.1 mi) 72101 Mc Crory (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,446
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	93.36 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	35.1068
Longitude	-90.8843
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,446

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$48,988

Median household income

$25,277

Per capita income

$109,500

Median home value

$728

Median monthly rent

67.5%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

774

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

156

25–34

148

119

35–44

113

179

45–54

170

121

55–59

116

60–64

154

65–74

146

108

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	470	19.2%
18 and over	1,976	80.8%
65 and over	527	21.5%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.8%

Black or African American 25.5%

Two or more races 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,757	70.8%
Black or African American	632	25.5%
Two or more races	43	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.4%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.0%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$48,988

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,500
Median rent / month	$728
Owner occupied	67.5%
Renter occupied	32.5%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	27.6%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.5%
Electricity	62.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	516	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	151	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	264	27.1%
Households with children under 18	274	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	353	36.3%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	26.5%
Married	63.2%	46.1%
Separated	0.3%	4.0%
Widowed	4.3%	11.0%
Divorced	10.8%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 43.5%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 10.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	9.5%
Kindergarten	24	5.1%
Elementary school	190	40.0%
High school	182	38.3%
College / grad school	34	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Construction 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Other services 8.6%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Public administration 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Retail trade 6.4%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	22.0%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.2%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 64.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.9%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,350	96.1%
Spanish	20	0.9%
Other Indo-European	20	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,443	99.9%
Born in same state	2,430	99.3%
Born in different state	2,017	82.5%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	411	16.8%
French	292	11.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	96	3.9%
English	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	95.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72326

What city is ZIP code 72326 in?

ZIP code 72326 is primarily assigned to Colt, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72326 in?

ZIP code 72326 falls within Saint Francis County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72326?

17% of residents in ZIP code 72326 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72326?

The median home value in ZIP code 72326 is $109,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72326?

Health data for ZIP code 72326 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 72326?

ZIP code 72326 has an estimated population of 2,446 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72326 in?

ZIP code 72326 observes the CST timezone.