72539 ZIP Code — Glencoe, AR

Fulton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72539 is located in Glencoe, Arkansas, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 18.38 square miles and serves a population of 134 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

134

population

18.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glencoe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72587 Wiseman (6.3 mi) 72576 Salem (7 mi) 72520 Camp (7.2 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (10.5 mi) 72513 Ash Flat (10.9 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (11.3 mi) 72529 Cherokee Village (11.5 mi) 72565 Oxford (11.6 mi) 72536 Franklin (12.2 mi) 72554 Mammoth Spring (13.2 mi) 72583 Viola (14.2 mi) 72517 Brockwell (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	134
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	18.38 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.2976
Longitude	-91.7817
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	52.4%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

134

Population

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$27,031

Median household income

$22,303

Per capita income

$66,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	134	100.0%
65 and over	40	29.9%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Two or more races 6.9%

Group	Count	%
White	124	86.1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	6.9%
Two or more races	10	6.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 30.4%

$25k–$35k 40.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	30.4%
$25k–$35k	40.5%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
Median income	$27,031

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 59.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	39.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	48.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	43.0%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	10.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	69.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	10.1%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.1%
Electricity	30.4%
Propane / LP gas	59.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	30.4%
Female householder, no spouse	9	11.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	39.2%
Average household size	1.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	69.6%	83.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.4%
Divorced	30.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 82.8%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 47.1%

Construction 27.5%

Transportation & utilities 25.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	72.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.9%
Retirement income	48.1%
Supplemental Security	12.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	43.1%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	23.0%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	45.7%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	79.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	134	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	134	100.0%
Born in same state	134	100.0%
Born in different state	88	65.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	42.5%
French	9	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.0%
Internet access	77.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72539

What city is ZIP code 72539 in?

ZIP code 72539 is primarily assigned to Glencoe, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72539 in?

ZIP code 72539 falls within Fulton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72539 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 72539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72539 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 72539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72539?

The median household income in ZIP code 72539 is $27,031, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72539?

The median home value in ZIP code 72539 is $66,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 72539 in?

ZIP code 72539 observes the CST timezone.