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Independence County
Cord, AR
72524
72524 ZIP Code — Cord, AR
Independence County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72524 is located in
Cord ,
Arkansas ,
within Independence County .
It covers approximately 55.22 square miles and serves a population of
357 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72524
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 $310,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.
Overall, ZIP code 72524 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Cord
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
357
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
063
Geography
Land area
55.22 sq mi
Water area
0.96 sq mi
Latitude
35.8289
Longitude
-91.3082
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
92.7%
52.2%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
7.3%
32.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$310,000
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 98 27.5% 18 and over 259 72.5% 65 and over 45 12.6% Median age 47.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 307 75.4% Hispanic or Latino 50 12.3% Two or more races 50 12.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
92.7%
52.2%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
7.3%
32.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
13.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 52.1% $15k–$25k 36.7% $50k–$75k 11.2% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $310,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 53.3% Renter occupied 46.7% Vacant 23.2% Single-family detached 80.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.0% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.20
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 28.6% 1970–1979 30.9% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 17.7% 1940–1949 11.8% 1939 or earlier 10.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 20.0% 3 bedrooms 42.7% 4 bedrooms 14.5% 5+ bedrooms 22.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 4.1% 2 vehicles 84.6% 3 or more 11.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 55.0% Propane / LP gas 45.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 44 26.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 118 69.8% Female householder, no spouse 7 4.1% Households with children under 18 55 32.5% Households with seniors (65+) 45 26.6% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.2% 26.1% Married 28.6% 63.8% Separated 4.7% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 10.1% Divorced 35.5% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 27.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 33.0% High school 44 40.4% College / grad school 29 26.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
60.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 60.3% Service 15.1% Sales & office 24.7% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 39.7% Government 60.3% 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
Married-couple families
100.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.9% Retirement income 14.2% Supplemental Security 29.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 36.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.7% High blood pressure 41.6% High cholesterol 39.8% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.2% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 30.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 25.6% Fair or poor health 20.9% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 54.2% Cholesterol screening 88.4% Teeth loss 19.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 62 23.9%
Disability % Any disability 38.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 45.8% 65 and over 84.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 12.3% Public insurance 95.0% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 339 95.0% 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) 357 100.0% Born in same state 357 100.0% Born in different state 210 58.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 44 12.3% Arab 29 8.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 7 2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.3% Internet access 73.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72524
What city is ZIP code 72524 in?
ZIP code 72524 is primarily assigned to Cord, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72524 in?
ZIP code 72524 falls within Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72524?
88% of residents in ZIP code 72524 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72524 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 72524 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 72524 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 72524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72524?
The median home value in ZIP code 72524 is $310,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72524 in?
ZIP code 72524 observes the CST timezone.
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