72930 ZIP Code — Cecil, AR

Franklin County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72930 is located in Cecil, Arkansas, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 37.42 square miles and serves a population of 213 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72930

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,580. 86% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72930 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

213

population

37.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72930 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72930

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72930. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cecil	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72949 Ozark (8.4 mi) 72933 Charleston (8.8 mi) 72947 Mulberry (9.3 mi) 72928 Branch (9.6 mi) 72951 Ratcliff (10 mi) 72821 Altus (11 mi) 72941 Lavaca (14.2 mi) 72921 Alma (14.5 mi) 72832 Coal Hill (15 mi) 72946 Mountainburg (17.8 mi) 72855 Paris (17.9 mi) 72840 Hartman (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	213
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	37.42 sq mi
Water area	3.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.4306
Longitude	-93.9392
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	58.4%	59.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	28.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

213

Population

People per sq mi

62.4

Median age

$53,580

Median household income

$25,485

Per capita income

$121,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

200

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	28	13.1%
18 and over	185	86.9%
65 and over	82	38.5%
Median age	62.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Black or African American 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	208	97.7%
Black or African American	5	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	59.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	28.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 28.2%

$50k–$75k 44.4%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	28.2%
$50k–$75k	44.4%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
Median income	$53,580

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 58.4%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$1M+ 21.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	45.8%
Single-family detached	57.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	23.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	27.3%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	75.0%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.9%
Electricity	43.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	35.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	31.6%
Female householder, no spouse	38	32.5%
Households with children under 18	16	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	58.1%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	5.3%
Married	52.6%	36.3%
Separated	0.0%	20.4%
Widowed	47.4%	33.6%
Divorced	0.0%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 55.7%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	78.6%
High school	6	21.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 45.5%

Agriculture & mining 22.1%

Manufacturing 20.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	41.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
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

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	86.3%
Retirement income	41.9%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	15.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	213	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)	213	100.0%
Born in same state	213	100.0%
Born in different state	100	46.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	21.1%
French	13	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.9%
Internet access	58.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72930

What city is ZIP code 72930 in?

ZIP code 72930 is primarily assigned to Cecil, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72930 in?

ZIP code 72930 falls within Franklin County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72930 have a large retiree population?

86% of households in ZIP code 72930 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72930 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 72930 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72930?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72930 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 72930 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72930 in?

ZIP code 72930 observes the CST timezone.