72824 ZIP Code — Belleville, AR

Yell County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72824 is located in Belleville, Arkansas, within Yell County. It covers approximately 72.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72824

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $73,566. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72824 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,947

population

72.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

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Cities in ZIP code 72824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Belleville	Acceptable
Belleville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72833 Danville (6.5 mi) 72842 Havana (7 mi) 72860 Rover (12.2 mi) 72835 Delaware (14 mi) 72851 New Blaine (14.7 mi) 72857 Plainview (14.9 mi) 72865 Subiaco (15.7 mi) 72855 Paris (16.4 mi) 72834 Dardanelle (16.8 mi) 72863 Scranton (17.4 mi) 72853 Ola (17.5 mi) 72845 Knoxville (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,947
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	72.42 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	35.1098
Longitude	-93.4772
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	50.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	34.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,947

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$73,566

Median household income

$25,245

Per capita income

$119,900

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

67.1%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

683

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

131

164

35–44

182

45–54

55–59

103

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	393	20.2%
18 and over	1,554	79.8%
65 and over	334	17.2%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Asian 4.6%

Two or more races 4.5%

Other race 4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,660	80.9%
Hispanic or Latino	104	5.1%
Asian	94	4.6%
Two or more races	93	4.5%
Other race	83	4%
Black or African American	16	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	50.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	34.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 28.0%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	28.0%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$73,566

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 39.8%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,900
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	67.1%
Renter occupied	32.9%
Vacant	22.5%
Single-family detached	66.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	26.8%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	65.5%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.2%
Electricity	50.2%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Wood	13.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	416	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	94	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	82	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	119	16.7%
Households with children under 18	322	45.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	226	31.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	20.0%
Married	55.0%	48.6%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	9.4%
Divorced	19.3%	22.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	10.8%
Kindergarten	17	4.1%
Elementary school	133	32.0%
High school	115	27.6%
College / grad school	106	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.2%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Agriculture & mining 15.9%

Retail trade 13.7%

Construction 6.3%

Other services 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Public administration 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 11.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	63.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	14.7%
Uninsured under 19	14.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,815	93.2%
Spanish	156	8.6%
Other Indo-European	51	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	73	4.0%
Other languages	32	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,803	92.6%
Born in same state	1,795	92.2%
Born in different state	1,156	59.4%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	144	7.4%
Not a US citizen	70	48.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	406	20.9%
French	170	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	4.5%
English	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72824

What city is ZIP code 72824 in?

ZIP code 72824 is primarily assigned to Belleville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72824 in?

ZIP code 72824 falls within Yell County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72824?

8% 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 72824 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 72824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72824?

The median home value in ZIP code 72824 is $119,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 72824?

ZIP code 72824 has an estimated population of 1,947 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72824 in?

ZIP code 72824 observes the CST timezone.