72569 ZIP Code — Poughkeepsie, AR

Sharp County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72569 is located in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas, within Sharp County. It covers approximately 33.40 square miles and serves a population of 583 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72569

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72569 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

583

population

33.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72569 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72569

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72569. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Poughkeepsie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72532 Evening Shade (7.6 mi) 72466 Smithville (8.3 mi) 72469 Strawberry (9.2 mi) 72521 Cave City (10.6 mi) 72459 Ravenden (11.7 mi) 72482 Williford (12.6 mi) 72513 Ash Flat (13.6 mi) 72542 Hardy (13.7 mi) 72415 Black Rock (14.2 mi) 72572 Saffell (14.4 mi) 72577 Sidney (14.5 mi) 72458 Powhatan (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	583
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	33.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.0832
Longitude	-91.4329
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	54.9%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

583

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

Median household income

$26,710

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

343

Housing units

2.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50	8.6%
18 and over	533	91.4%
65 and over	112	19.2%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	573	98.3%
Two or more races	10	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 17.3%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 32.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.3%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	32.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	42.9%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	27.4%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	25.7%
1970–1979	30.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	42.6%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	1.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	69.4%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.6%
Propane / LP gas	43.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	68	34.7%
Households with children under 18	44	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	83	42.3%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.3%	27.9%
Married	34.7%	42.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	10.9%
Divorced	3.1%	18.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 20.7%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	50	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 67.2%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Construction 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.3%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	52.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	1.7%
Self-employed	12.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.8%
Carpool	67.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.4%
Retirement income	46.4%
Supplemental Security	27.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	41.6%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	58.3%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	583	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)	583	100.0%
Born in same state	583	100.0%
Born in different state	469	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	77.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72569

What city is ZIP code 72569 in?

ZIP code 72569 is primarily assigned to Poughkeepsie, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72569 in?

ZIP code 72569 falls within Sharp County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72569 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 72569 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72569?

2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 72569?

ZIP code 72569 has an estimated population of 583 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72569 in?

ZIP code 72569 observes the CST timezone.