72617 ZIP Code — Big Flat, AR

Baxter County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72617 is located in Big Flat, Arkansas, within Baxter County. It covers approximately 38.60 square miles and serves a population of 443 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72617

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72617 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

443

population

38.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Big Flat	Acceptable
Big Flat	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72663 Onia (6.6 mi) 72533 Fifty Six (8.2 mi) 72639 Harriet (8.9 mi) 72658 Norfork (10 mi) 72519 Calico Rock (11 mi) 72657 Timbo (11.1 mi) 72680 Timbo (12.2 mi) 72659 Norfork (13.2 mi) 72634 Flippin (15.2 mi) 72560 Mountain View (16.8 mi) 72650 Marshall (17.8 mi) 72051 Fox (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	443
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	38.60 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.0330
Longitude	-92.3597
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	20.9%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	79.1%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

443

Population

People per sq mi

30.5

Median age

Median household income

$12,238

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.7%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

44.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

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	179	40.4%
18 and over	264	59.6%
65 and over	27	6.1%
Median age	30.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	443	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.9%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	79.1%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 32.2%

$35k–$50k 1.1%

$50k–$75k 1.1%

$75k–$100k 57.8%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	32.2%
$35k–$50k	1.1%
$50k–$75k	1.1%
$75k–$100k	57.8%
$100k–$150k	2.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 63.2%

$150k–$200k 31.0%

$200k–$300k 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.7%
Renter occupied	3.3%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	5.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	45.6%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	12.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	40.8%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.0%
1 vehicle	7.8%
2 vehicles	11.1%
3 or more	61.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	81.1%
Wood	12.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	66.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	22	24.4%
Households with children under 18	58	64.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	24.4%
Average household size	4.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.0%	12.6%
Married	90.3%	72.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.6%
Divorced	3.7%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 1.6%

Associate's degree 16.1%

Bachelor's degree 44.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	44.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	62	36.9%
Elementary school	2	1.2%
High school	11	6.5%
College / grad school	93	55.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 62.4%

Retail trade 24.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Education & healthcare 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	25.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	33.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.5%
Government	2.8%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.1%
Carpool	37.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.3

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	4.4%
Supplemental Security	22.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.6%
Public insurance	78.6%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	339	76.5%
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)	443	100.0%
Born in same state	443	100.0%
Born in different state	372	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	72.2%
Italian	256	57.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	1	0.2%
Arab	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.3%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72617

What city is ZIP code 72617 in?

ZIP code 72617 is primarily assigned to Big Flat, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72617 in?

ZIP code 72617 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72617 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 72617 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 72617 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 72617 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 72617?

ZIP code 72617 has an estimated population of 443 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72617 in?

ZIP code 72617 observes the CST timezone.