72006 ZIP Code — Augusta, AR

Woodruff County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72006 is located in Augusta, Arkansas, within Woodruff County. It covers approximately 189.45 square miles and serves a population of 2,175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $51,952. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,175

population

189.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Augusta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72010 Bald Knob (10 mi) 72101 Mc Crory (11.2 mi) 72036 Cotton Plant (17.7 mi) 72082 Kensett (17.8 mi) 72081 Judsonia (17.8 mi) 72020 Bradford (17.8 mi) 72060 Griffithville (19.1 mi) 72143 Searcy (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,175
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	189.45 sq mi
Water area	5.24 sq mi
Latitude	35.2482
Longitude	-91.3546
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.5%	60.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	27.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,175

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$51,952

Median household income

$30,007

Per capita income

$120,200

Median home value

$600

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

936

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

117

143

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

147

65–74

144

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	422	19.4%
18 and over	1,753	80.6%
65 and over	487	22.4%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.7%

Black or African American 36.8%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,287	58.7%
Black or African American	806	36.8%
Two or more races	46	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.8%
Other race	18	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	17	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.5%	60.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	27.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$51,952

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 32.2%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,200
Median rent / month	$600
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	23.8%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	35.3%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	68.0%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	17.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.3%
Electricity	40.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	421	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	44	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	229	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	233	25.1%
Households with children under 18	212	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	367	39.6%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	35.9%
Married	51.4%	46.8%
Separated	4.5%	2.0%
Widowed	4.1%	5.7%
Divorced	14.7%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 54.6%

Some college, no degree 10.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.6%
Kindergarten	12	3.1%
Elementary school	141	36.4%
High school	131	33.9%
College / grad school	89	23.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Public administration 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Other services 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Construction 4.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.8%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.2

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 37.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	49.1%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	28.3%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.8%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,994	91.7%
Spanish	17	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,158	99.2%
Born in same state	2,158	99.2%
Born in different state	1,816	83.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	250	11.5%
Arab	171	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	74.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72006

What city is ZIP code 72006 in?

ZIP code 72006 is primarily assigned to Augusta, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72006 in?

ZIP code 72006 falls within Woodruff County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72006 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72006?

17% of residents in ZIP code 72006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72006?

The median home value in ZIP code 72006 is $120,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72006?

Health data for ZIP code 72006 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 72006 in?

ZIP code 72006 observes the CST timezone.