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Newton County
Compton, AR
72624
72624 ZIP Code — Compton, AR
Newton County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72624 is located in
Compton ,
Arkansas ,
within Newton County .
It covers approximately 49.00 square miles and serves a population of
336 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72624
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 $145,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $47,019. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 72624 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
336
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
49.00 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
36.0690
Longitude
-93.3343
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
57.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
39.3%
32.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
9.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.5%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$47,019
Median household income
$145,500
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 52 15.5% 18 and over 284 84.5% 65 and over 54 16.1% Median age 44.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.3%
57.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
39.3%
32.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
9.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.5%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.5% $15k–$25k 5.1% $25k–$35k 12.8% $35k–$50k 25.6% $50k–$75k 20.5% $100k–$150k 21.4% $150k–$200k 6.0% Median income $47,019
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $145,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.0% Renter occupied 6.0% Vacant 26.4% Single-family detached 91.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.94
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 5.7% 2010–2019 27.0% 2000–2009 13.8% 1990–1999 12.6% 1980–1989 17.6% 1970–1979 23.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.4% 2 bedrooms 42.1% 3 bedrooms 36.5% 4 bedrooms 17.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 12.0% 2 vehicles 40.2% 3 or more 47.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.0% Electricity 51.3% Propane / LP gas 23.9% Wood 18.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 96 82.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 21 17.9% Households with children under 18 18 15.4% Households with seniors (65+) 39 33.3% Average household size 2.87
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.0% 28.4% Married 81.0% 59.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 8.5% Divorced 0.0% 3.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.2% Bachelor's or higher 20.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 65.8% High school 13 34.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.1%
Professional & management
13.5%
Public administration
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.2% Service 0.0% Sales & office 33.5% Natural resources & construction 34.6% Production & transportation 15.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.1% Government 22.2% Self-employed 3.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 95.9% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.3% Retirement income 6.8% Supplemental Security 5.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.8% High blood pressure 41.3% High cholesterol 41.3% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.9% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 29.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 24.4% Fair or poor health 19.5% Poor mental health 15.8% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 13.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.8% Visited dentist 56.3% Cholesterol screening 89.4% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 2.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.0% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 93.8% Public insurance 16.1% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 322 95.8% 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) 320 95.2% Born in same state 320 95.2% Born in different state 270 80.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 4.8% Not a US citizen 16 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 73 21.7% French 51 15.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 13 3.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.8% Internet access 94.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72624
What city is ZIP code 72624 in?
ZIP code 72624 is primarily assigned to Compton, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72624 in?
ZIP code 72624 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 72624 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 72624 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72624?
The median home value in ZIP code 72624 is $145,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72624?
The median household income in ZIP code 72624 is $47,019, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 72624?
ZIP code 72624 has an estimated population of 336 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 72624 in?
ZIP code 72624 observes the CST timezone.
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