72460 ZIP Code — Ravenden Springs, AR

Randolph County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72460 is located in Ravenden Springs, Arkansas, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 58.32 square miles and serves a population of 677 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72460

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,784. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 72460 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

677

population

58.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ravenden Springs	Acceptable
Ravenden Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72482 Williford (9.3 mi) 72542 Hardy (9.9 mi) 72434 Imboden (10.8 mi) 72459 Ravenden (10.9 mi) 65778 Myrtle (11.5 mi) 72455 Pocahontas (12.2 mi) 72415 Black Rock (16.4 mi) 72554 Mammoth Spring (16.8 mi) 72529 Cherokee Village (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	677
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	58.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.3595
Longitude	-91.2641
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	87.6%	58.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	12.1%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.3%	9.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

677

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$39,784

Median household income

$24,711

Per capita income

$106,600

Median home value

$519

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

401

Housing units

3.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	10.6%
18 and over	605	89.4%
65 and over	170	25.1%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	677	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	87.6%	58.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	12.1%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.3%	9.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 12.1%

$15k–$25k 25.9%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 32.0%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	12.1%
$15k–$25k	25.9%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	32.0%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	2.3%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$39,784

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,600
Median rent / month	$519
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	21.5%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	21.7%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	24.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	16.7%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	2.6%
5+ bedrooms	24.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	66.3%
Wood	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	187	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	8	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	61	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	91	26.2%
Households with children under 18	36	10.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	45.5%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.0%	7.2%
Married	55.1%	57.7%
Separated	6.5%	4.3%
Widowed	8.4%	25.2%
Divorced	15.9%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 66.3%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 0.2%

Bachelor's degree 0.3%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	3.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	34.9%
High school	24	28.9%
College / grad school	28	33.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.3%

Professional & management 17.7%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Public administration 11.2%

Other services 9.2%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.0%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	48.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	25.8%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.5%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.7

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.2%
Retirement income	10.4%
Supplemental Security	16.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	55.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	64.5%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	663	97.9%
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)	677	100.0%
Born in same state	660	97.5%
Born in different state	269	39.7%
Foreign born	17	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	13.6%
French	83	12.3%
Irish	48	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	5%
Italian	16	2.4%
German	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.3%
Internet access	67.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72460

What city is ZIP code 72460 in?

ZIP code 72460 is primarily assigned to Ravenden Springs, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72460 in?

ZIP code 72460 falls within Randolph County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72460 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 72460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72460?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72460 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 72460 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72460 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 72460 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72460 in?

ZIP code 72460 observes the CST timezone.