72444 ZIP Code — Maynard, AR

Randolph County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72444 is located in Maynard, Arkansas, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 97.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72444

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,896. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 72444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,529
population
97.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72444 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Maynard Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72413 Biggers (6.1 mi) 72470 Success (8 mi) 72453 Peach Orchard (12.1 mi) 72455 Pocahontas (12.4 mi) 63955 Oxly (15.8 mi) 72435 Knobel (16.1 mi) 72435 Knobel (16.1 mi) 72425 Delaplaine (16.3 mi) 72422 Corning (16.4 mi) 63953 Naylor (17.2 mi) 63935 Doniphan (18.2 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,529
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 97.98 sq mi
Water area 0.46 sq mi
Latitude 36.3987
Longitude -90.8645
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 62.6% 58.3% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 30.4% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 6.3% 9.8% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.3% 1.4% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,529
Population
16
People per sq mi
51.7
Median age
$29,896
Median household income
$21,100
Per capita income
$106,100
Median home value
$663
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
661
Housing units
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
27
Under 5
31
25
5–9
27
51
10–14
56
68
15–19
76
20
20–24
23
61
25–34
67
47
35–44
52
115
45–54
129
49
55–59
54
100
60–64
111
73
65–74
81
83
75–84
93
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833622.0%
18 and over1,19378.0%
65 and over34022.2%
Median age51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or more races 2.8%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,47993.9%
Hispanic or Latino462.9%
Two or more races442.8%
Other race60.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.6% 58.3% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 30.4% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 6.3% 9.8% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.3% 1.4% 4.0%
Under $10k 4.4%
$10k–$15k 13.4%
$15k–$25k 21.4%
$25k–$35k 13.7%
$35k–$50k 10.1%
$50k–$75k 17.2%
$75k–$100k 9.2%
$100k–$150k 7.5%
$150k–$200k 1.6%
$200k+ 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.4%
$10k–$15k13.4%
$15k–$25k21.4%
$25k–$35k13.7%
$35k–$50k10.1%
$50k–$75k17.2%
$75k–$100k9.2%
$100k–$150k7.5%
$150k–$200k1.6%
$200k+1.5%
Median income$29,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%
$50k–$100k 26.5%
$100k–$150k 19.6%
$150k–$200k 21.1%
$200k–$300k 9.0%
$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$106,100
Median rent / month$663
Owner occupied85.1%
Renter occupied14.9%
Vacant18.6%
Single-family detached80.1%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes11.6%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–20095.6%
1990–199916.1%
1980–198919.0%
1970–197913.8%
1960–196915.7%
1950–195910.1%
1940–19491.2%
1939 or earlier16.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom7.0%
2 bedrooms23.8%
3 bedrooms55.5%
4 bedrooms9.3%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle8.0%
1 vehicle30.1%
2 vehicles31.4%
3 or more30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.2%
Electricity22.5%
Propane / LP gas54.7%
Wood21.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27745.3%
Cohabiting couple548.8%
Male householder, no spouse11218.3%
Female householder, no spouse16927.6%
Households with children under 1814423.5%
Households with seniors (65+)25241.2%
Average household size2.50

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.5%29.6%
Married49.4%39.4%
Separated1.7%3.6%
Widowed7.3%14.1%
Divorced22.1%13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.0%
Some HS, no diploma 14.8%
HS graduate 25.2%
Some college, no degree 19.9%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate / professional 3.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher74.2%
Bachelor's or higher17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.4%
Kindergarten248.7%
Elementary school13448.6%
High school7527.2%
College / grad school4215.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%
Retail trade 19.7%
Transportation & utilities 12.8%
Other services 8.6%
Construction 7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%
Agriculture & mining 5.6%
Manufacturing 5.1%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Professional & management 0.8%
Public administration 0.6%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.6%
Service16.5%
Sales & office11.5%
Natural resources & construction19.4%
Production & transportation30.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.7%
Government16.2%
Self-employed10.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.0%
Carpool9.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home2.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.6

Poverty

All people 16.6%
Under 18 years 13.7%
18 and over 17.4%
Married-couple families 6.5%
Female-led households 20.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security48.2%
Retirement income37.4%
Supplemental Security8.7%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP7.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure43.8%
High cholesterol42.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis31.6%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease11.7%
Cancer8.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.3%
Binge drinking13.8%
No physical activity32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.2%
Depression26.0%
Fair or poor health22.8%
Poor mental health17.0%
Poor physical health15.6%
No health insurance14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist52.3%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss21.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans12410.4%
Disability%
Any disability25.0%
Under 189.2%
18–64 years20.5%
65 and over51.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance36.2%
Public insurance51.3%
No insurance22.8%
Uninsured under 1947.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,47196.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,49197.5%
Born in same state1,49097.4%
Born in different state85355.8%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen382.5%
Not a US citizen2360.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab19512.8%
French1187.7%
Italian875.7%
AncestryCount%
English130.9%
German40.3%
Polish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.0%
Internet access76.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72444

What city is ZIP code 72444 in?

ZIP code 72444 is primarily assigned to Maynard, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72444 in?

ZIP code 72444 falls within Randolph County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72444 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 72444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72444 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 72444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72444?

17% of residents in ZIP code 72444 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72444?

The median home value in ZIP code 72444 is $106,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 72444 in?

ZIP code 72444 observes the CST timezone.

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