72529 ZIP Code — Cherokee Village, AR

Sharp County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72529 is located in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, within Sharp County. It covers approximately 20.52 square miles and serves a population of 5,094 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72529

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,882. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 56% 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 18 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 diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72529 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,094

population

20.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cherokee Village	Acceptable
Cherokee Village	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72554 Mammoth Spring (5.6 mi) 72513 Ash Flat (7.4 mi) 72542 Hardy (9.1 mi) 72520 Camp (10.8 mi) 72482 Williford (11.4 mi) 72539 Glencoe (11.5 mi) 72532 Evening Shade (14.1 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (14.9 mi) 72587 Wiseman (16.1 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (16.7 mi) 72576 Salem (16.8 mi) 72536 Franklin (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,094
Population density	248 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	20.52 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	36.2948
Longitude	-91.5758
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

5,094

Population

248

People per sq mi

49.9

Median age

$35,882

Median household income

$23,318

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

2,756

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

137

167

5–9

149

171

10–14

153

139

15–19

125

218

20–24

196

117

25–34

105

272

35–44

244

208

45–54

186

229

55–59

205

216

60–64

194

421

65–74

378

224

75–84

201

151

85+

136

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,084	21.3%
18 and over	4,010	78.7%
65 and over	1,511	29.7%
Median age	49.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 6.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,668	91.2%
Two or more races	351	6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	44	0.9%
Asian	31	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$35,882

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.5%

$50k–$100k 40.2%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	88.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	42.1%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	47.0%
3 or more	12.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	53.1%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	856	40.8%
Cohabiting couple	132	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	529	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	583	27.8%
Households with children under 18	506	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,034	49.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	16.2%
Married	40.7%	47.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	5.0%	19.5%
Divorced	27.6%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 30.8%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	124	11.7%
Kindergarten	62	5.9%
Elementary school	484	45.8%
High school	213	20.2%
College / grad school	173	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.6%

Retail trade 16.6%

Construction 9.2%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Professional & management 4.7%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.2%
Carpool	17.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 44.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.5%
Retirement income	38.9%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	6.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	51.1%
High cholesterol	46.1%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	13.2%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	38.5%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	10.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	587	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	44.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	65.1%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,805	94.3%
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)	5,042	99.0%
Born in same state	5,042	99.0%
Born in different state	2,084	40.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.0%
Not a US citizen	52	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	827	16.2%
Italian	699	13.7%
Arab	641	12.6%
English	79	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	0.8%
Irish	9	0.2%
Dutch	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72529

What city is ZIP code 72529 in?

ZIP code 72529 is primarily assigned to Cherokee Village, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72529 in?

ZIP code 72529 falls within Sharp County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72529 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 72529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72529 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 72529 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72529 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72529 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72529 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 72529 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72529 in?

ZIP code 72529 observes the CST timezone.