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Prairie County
Biscoe, AR
72017
72017 ZIP Code — Biscoe, AR
Prairie County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72017 is located in
Biscoe ,
Arkansas ,
within Prairie County .
It covers approximately 41.15 square miles and serves a population of
359 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72017
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $63,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
The gap between median ($26,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 47% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 29% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 72017 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
359
Population density
9 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
117
Geography
Land area
41.15 sq mi
Water area
1.39 sq mi
Latitude
34.8331
Longitude
-91.5285
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.0%
54.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
18.9%
32.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
10.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.8%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$26,250
Median household income
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 69 19.2% 18 and over 290 80.8% 65 and over 104 29.0% Median age 49.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
19.8%
Group Count % White 285 79.4% Black or African American 71 19.8% Two or more races 3 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.0%
54.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
18.9%
32.4%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
10.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.8%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.9% $10k–$15k 10.9% $15k–$25k 28.2% $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 10.9% $50k–$75k 2.9% $75k–$100k 12.6% $100k–$150k 5.2% $150k–$200k 7.5% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $26,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $63,000 Median rent / month $668 Owner occupied 52.3% Renter occupied 47.7% Vacant 34.8% Single-family detached 43.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 56.6% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.1% 2000–2009 10.5% 1990–1999 26.2% 1980–1989 21.0% 1970–1979 8.2% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 12.4% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 2.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 17.6% 2 bedrooms 34.1% 3 bedrooms 40.1% 4 bedrooms 7.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.9% 1 vehicle 36.2% 2 vehicles 49.4% 3 or more 11.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.5% Electricity 28.2% Propane / LP gas 41.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 70 40.2% Cohabiting couple 6 3.4% Male householder, no spouse 70 40.2% Female householder, no spouse 28 16.1% Households with children under 18 35 20.1% Households with seniors (65+) 83 47.7% Average household size 2.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.7% 21.5% Married 42.7% 57.0% Separated 2.2% 0.0% Widowed 1.1% 11.6% Divorced 38.4% 9.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.8% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 3 6.4% Elementary school 22 46.8% High school 16 34.0% College / grad school 6 12.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
22.0%
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Public administration
4.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.5% Service 7.9% Sales & office 9.4% Natural resources & construction 26.8% Production & transportation 24.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.7% Government 17.3% Self-employed 3.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.9% Carpool 15.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.4% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
63.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.6% Retirement income 42.5% Supplemental Security 13.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.7% High blood pressure 47.2% High cholesterol 40.3% Diabetes 15.4% Heart disease 9.6% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.6% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.2% Binge drinking 12.1% No physical activity 35.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.6% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 24.7% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 15.4% No health insurance 16.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.2% Visited dentist 51.8% Cholesterol screening 89.7% Teeth loss 22.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 29.0%
Disability % Any disability 33.4% Under 18 14.5% 18–64 years 26.9% 65 and over 57.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.3% Public insurance 56.8% No insurance 13.6% Uninsured under 19 4.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 339 94.4% 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) 359 100.0% Born in same state 359 100.0% Born in different state 334 93.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 50 13.9% Italian 20 5.6%
Ancestry Count % French 6 1.7% Polish 1 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.5% Internet access 87.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72017
What city is ZIP code 72017 in?
ZIP code 72017 is primarily assigned to Biscoe, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72017 in?
ZIP code 72017 falls within Prairie County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72017 have a large veteran population?
29% of civilians in ZIP code 72017 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 72017 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 72017 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72017?
11% 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 72017 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 72017 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 72017 in?
ZIP code 72017 observes the CST timezone.
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