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Scott County
Boles, AR
72926
72926 ZIP Code — Boles, AR
Scott County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72926 is located in
Boles ,
Arkansas ,
within Scott County .
It covers approximately 95.59 square miles and serves a population of
677 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 479 .
About ZIP code 72926
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $216,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $50,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 72926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Boles
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
677
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
95.59 sq mi
Water area
0.41 sq mi
Latitude
34.7517
Longitude
-93.9923
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
479
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.8%
59.1%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
28.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
2.2%
11.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$50,000
Median household income
$216,700
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 202 29.8% 18 and over 475 70.2% 65 and over 114 16.8% Median age 36.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
17.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 545 80.5% Black or African American 119 17.6% Two or more races 9 1.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.8%
59.1%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
28.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
2.2%
11.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
4.0%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 20.6% $25k–$35k 17.3% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 14.9% $75k–$100k 11.3% $100k–$150k 21.8% $150k–$200k 2.0% Median income $50,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $216,700 Median rent / month $892 Owner occupied 73.4% Renter occupied 26.6% Vacant 14.2% Single-family detached 67.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.05
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 21.8% 1990–1999 18.0% 1980–1989 9.7% 1970–1979 31.1% 1960–1969 4.5% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 12.8% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.2% 2 bedrooms 31.8% 3 bedrooms 39.4% 4 bedrooms 21.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 18.1% 2 vehicles 51.2% 3 or more 30.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.7% Electricity 65.7% Propane / LP gas 14.9% Wood 9.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 172 69.4% Cohabiting couple 18 7.3% Male householder, no spouse 20 8.1% Female householder, no spouse 38 15.3% Households with children under 18 106 42.7% Households with seniors (65+) 80 32.3% Average household size 2.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.8% 8.4% Married 71.7% 73.2% Separated 0.0% 2.8% Widowed 4.5% 11.2% Divorced 16.0% 4.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.9%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.3% Bachelor's or higher 13.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 5 3.2% Elementary school 108 69.2% High school 11 7.1% College / grad school 32 20.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.8%
Public administration
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Professional & management
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 41.7% Service 29.8% Sales & office 7.4% Natural resources & construction 8.7% Production & transportation 12.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.4% Government 19.4% Self-employed 4.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.7% Carpool 12.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 2.9% Avg commute (minutes) 22.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.3% Retirement income 27.0% Supplemental Security 19.4% Cash public assistance 10.5% Food stamps / SNAP 20.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.9% High blood pressure 47.8% High cholesterol 44.6% Diabetes 16.8% Heart disease 12.1% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 10.7% Arthritis 35.2% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 14.2% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.2% Binge drinking 12.1% No physical activity 37.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 25.7% Fair or poor health 27.9% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 18.3% No health insurance 16.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.9% Visited dentist 49.8% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 25.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 18.9% Under 18 4.0% 18–64 years 21.6% 65 and over 36.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.9% Public insurance 47.0% No insurance 3.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 612 90.4% 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) 677 100.0% Born in same state 677 100.0% Born in different state 486 71.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 84 12.4% Arab 83 12.3%
Ancestry Count % Italian 51 7.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.6% Internet access 98.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72926
What city is ZIP code 72926 in?
ZIP code 72926 is primarily assigned to Boles, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72926 in?
ZIP code 72926 falls within Scott County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72926?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72926?
Health data for ZIP code 72926 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 72926?
ZIP code 72926 has an estimated population of 677 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72926?
The median household income in ZIP code 72926 is $50,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72926 in?
ZIP code 72926 observes the CST timezone.
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