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Fulton County
Camp, AR
72520
72520 ZIP Code — Camp, AR
Fulton County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72520 is located in
Camp ,
Arkansas ,
within Fulton County .
It covers approximately 31.58 square miles and serves a population of
385 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72520
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. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $23,761. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 71% 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.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 72520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Camp
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
385
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
049
Geography
Land area
31.58 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.3925
Longitude
-91.7277
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
100.0%
63.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
25.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
11.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$23,761
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 75 19.5% 18 and over 310 80.5% 65 and over 198 51.4% Median age 71.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 374 97.1% Two or more races 11 2.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
100.0%
63.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
25.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
11.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 27.8% $15k–$25k 44.1% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 14.4% $150k–$200k 5.7% Median income $23,761
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.3% Renter occupied 2.7% Vacant 9.6% Single-family detached 39.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 60.1% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 5.2% 1990–1999 58.8% 1980–1989 8.2% 1970–1979 17.2% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 10.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 78.4% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 39.9% 2 vehicles 56.3% 3 or more 3.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 56.7% Propane / LP gas 4.2% Wood 39.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 53 20.2% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 188 71.5% Female householder, no spouse 22 8.4% Households with children under 18 70 26.6% Households with seniors (65+) 186 70.7% Average household size 1.46
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 3.0% 0.0% Married 20.3% 85.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 40.3% 14.9% Divorced 36.4% 0.0%
Education
Less than 9th grade
21.3%
Some HS, no diploma
15.8%
Some college, no degree
3.5%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 62.9% Bachelor's or higher 7.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 75 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
80.0%
Transportation & utilities
20.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 50.0% Service 50.0% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 50.0% Government 50.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 70.7% Retirement income 47.9% Supplemental Security 23.6% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 20.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 44.4% High cholesterol 42.6% Diabetes 14.4% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 31.9% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 11.4% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.7% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 31.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 25.6% Fair or poor health 22.7% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 15.7% No health insurance 13.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 20.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 48 15.5%
Disability % Any disability 57.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 55.4% 65 and over 80.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.0% Public insurance 78.7% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 385 100.0% 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) 385 100.0% Born in same state 385 100.0% Born in different state 274 71.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 159 41.3% Arab 74 19.2%
Ancestry Count % German 11 2.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 68.3% Internet access 71.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72520
What city is ZIP code 72520 in?
ZIP code 72520 is primarily assigned to Camp, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72520 in?
ZIP code 72520 falls within Fulton County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72520 have an older population?
51% of residents in ZIP code 72520 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 72520 have a large retiree population?
71% of households in ZIP code 72520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 72520 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 72520 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72520?
30% of residents in ZIP code 72520 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 72520 in?
ZIP code 72520 observes the CST timezone.
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