72721 ZIP Code — Combs, AR

Madison County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72721 is located in Combs, Arkansas, within Madison County. It covers approximately 63.01 square miles and serves a population of 725 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72721

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $225,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

725

population

63.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Combs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72760 Saint Paul (5.6 mi) 72773 Wesley (7 mi) 72752 Pettigrew (12 mi) 72776 Witter (13.4 mi) 72727 Elkins (15.1 mi) 72959 Winslow (15.3 mi) 72701 Fayetteville (17 mi) 72852 Oark (17.2 mi) 72740 Huntsville (19.2 mi) 72946 Mountainburg (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	725
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	63.01 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.8450
Longitude	-93.8143
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	34.9%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

725

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

Median household income

$20,351

Per capita income

$225,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

247

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

109

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	15.0%
18 and over	616	85.0%
65 and over	49	6.8%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 37.9%

Two or more races 31.6%

Hispanic or Latino 30.5%

Group	Count	%
White	395	37.9%
Two or more races	330	31.6%
Hispanic or Latino	318	30.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 20.9%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	20.9%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	32.7%
$100k–$150k	2.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 31.2%

$300k–$500k 23.1%

$500k–$1M 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	35.4%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	25.6%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.4%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	16.1%
3 or more	60.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	35.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.7%
Wood	37.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	70.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	41	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	34	13.4%
Households with children under 18	71	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	17.7%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.1%	0.0%
Married	54.4%	78.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.4%
Divorced	14.5%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 30.9%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 33.8%

Professional & management 28.3%

Construction 19.7%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Information 5.6%

Retail trade 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	33.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	33.8%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 89.7%

18 and over 18.8%

Married-couple families 23.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.2%
Retirement income	57.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	18.8%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	31.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	638	88.0%
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)	725	100.0%
Born in same state	725	100.0%
Born in different state	461	63.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	147	20.3%
Arab	83	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	8.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72721

What city is ZIP code 72721 in?

ZIP code 72721 is primarily assigned to Combs, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72721 in?

ZIP code 72721 falls within Madison County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72721 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 72721 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72721?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72721 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72721 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 72721 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 72721?

ZIP code 72721 has an estimated population of 725 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72721 in?

ZIP code 72721 observes the CST timezone.