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Franklin County
Charleston, AR
72933
72933 ZIP Code — Charleston, AR
Franklin County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72933 is located in
Charleston ,
Arkansas ,
within Franklin County .
It covers approximately 109.28 square miles and serves a population of
4,959 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 479 .
About ZIP code 72933
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,118. 45% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 72933 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,959
Population density
45 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
109.28 sq mi
Water area
0.53 sq mi
Latitude
35.3331
Longitude
-94.0387
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
479
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.9%
59.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
29.8%
28.3%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
9.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.2%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$51,118
Median household income
$117,200
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,131 22.8% 18 and over 3,828 77.2% 65 and over 1,337 27.0% Median age 41.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 4,549 89.3% Two or more races 355 7% Hispanic or Latino 134 2.6% Asian 26 0.5% Black or African American 24 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.9%
59.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
29.8%
28.3%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
9.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
2.8%
2.2%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 4.5% $15k–$25k 8.7% $25k–$35k 18.8% $35k–$50k 11.9% $50k–$75k 14.0% $75k–$100k 15.9% $100k–$150k 11.0% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 4.6% Median income $51,118
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $117,200 Median rent / month $676 Owner occupied 79.0% Renter occupied 21.0% Vacant 11.0% Single-family detached 81.3% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 9.3% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.48
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.1% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 15.0% 1980–1989 11.8% 1970–1979 14.8% 1960–1969 26.8% 1950–1959 2.7% 1940–1949 6.8% 1939 or earlier 6.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 3.8% 2 bedrooms 24.5% 3 bedrooms 56.8% 4 bedrooms 11.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.9% 1 vehicle 26.2% 2 vehicles 48.6% 3 or more 19.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 40.6% Electricity 54.2% Wood 4.4% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,163 57.8% Cohabiting couple 140 7.0% Male householder, no spouse 283 14.1% Female householder, no spouse 427 21.2% Households with children under 18 616 30.6% Households with seniors (65+) 846 42.0% Average household size 2.41
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.2% 15.5% Married 54.9% 57.3% Separated 3.6% 1.0% Widowed 5.4% 14.5% Divorced 14.9% 11.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.0%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.0% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 61 5.3% Kindergarten 37 3.2% Elementary school 728 63.4% High school 211 18.4% College / grad school 112 9.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Agriculture & mining
8.2%
Professional & management
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Public administration
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.8% Service 13.1% Sales & office 16.9% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 21.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.2% Government 15.1% Self-employed 6.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.6% Carpool 4.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.3% Work from home 6.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.1%
Female-led households
5.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.3% Retirement income 35.5% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 11.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.0% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 39.7% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 28.6% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.0% Binge drinking 14.7% No physical activity 30.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 26.0% Fair or poor health 20.0% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 56.3% Cholesterol screening 88.1% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 350 9.1%
Disability % Any disability 24.1% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 15.6% 65 and over 59.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.5% Public insurance 52.2% No insurance 4.0% Uninsured under 19 0.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,839 97.6% Spanish 20 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 20 0.4%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,921 99.2% Born in same state 4,910 99.0% Born in different state 3,559 71.8% Foreign born 11 0.2% Naturalized citizen 38 0.8% Not a US citizen 18 47.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,486 30% Italian 400 8.1% French 314 6.3%
Ancestry Count % English 103 2.1% Polish 11 0.2% Dutch 6 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.6% Internet access 75.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72933
What city is ZIP code 72933 in?
ZIP code 72933 is primarily assigned to Charleston, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72933 in?
ZIP code 72933 falls within Franklin County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72933 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 72933 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 72933 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 72933 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72933?
16% of residents in ZIP code 72933 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72933?
The median home value in ZIP code 72933 is $117,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 72933 in?
ZIP code 72933 observes the CST timezone.
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