72626 ZIP Code — Cotter, AR

Baxter County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72626 is located in Cotter, Arkansas, within Baxter County. It covers approximately 5.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72626

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 $168,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,162. 58% 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 25 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 72626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,399

population

5.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cotter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72635 Gassville (3.2 mi) 72642 Lakeview (5.2 mi) 72634 Flippin (6.5 mi) 72619 Bull Shoals (6.8 mi) 72651 Midway (7.1 mi) 72653 Mountain Home (7.7 mi) 72687 Yellville (9.4 mi) 72661 Oakland (10.8 mi) 72659 Norfork (15.4 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (15.8 mi) 72658 Norfork (16.1 mi) 72668 Peel (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,399
Population density	251 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	5.57 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	36.2993
Longitude	-92.5398
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	65.7%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,399

Population

251

People per sq mi

63.1

Median age

$43,162

Median household income

$30,346

Per capita income

$168,000

Median home value

$563

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

730

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

110

180

65–74

237

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	8.9%
18 and over	1,275	91.1%
65 and over	563	40.2%
Median age	63.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,308	92%
Two or more races	91	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.7%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 22.4%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	22.4%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$43,162

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 21.9%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,000
Median rent / month	$563
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.9%
Electricity	50.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	382	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	92	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	198	29.0%
Households with children under 18	88	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	411	60.2%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.4%	11.0%
Married	70.2%	55.4%
Separated	2.5%	2.2%
Widowed	0.0%	13.8%
Divorced	13.0%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

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

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.2%
Kindergarten	29	18.5%
Elementary school	65	41.4%
High school	26	16.6%
College / grad school	32	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Retail trade 16.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Construction 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.5%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	17.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.1%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	44.0%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.4%
Under 18	29.0%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	35.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	27.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,383	98.9%
Spanish	56	4.0%
Other Indo-European	56	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,370	97.9%
Born in same state	1,366	97.6%
Born in different state	510	36.5%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	29	2.1%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	195	13.9%
Italian	115	8.2%
Arab	76	5.4%
Polish	36	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	1.4%
Irish	10	0.7%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72626

What city is ZIP code 72626 in?

ZIP code 72626 is primarily assigned to Cotter, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72626 in?

ZIP code 72626 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72626 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 72626 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72626 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 72626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72626?

The median home value in ZIP code 72626 is $168,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72626?

The median household income in ZIP code 72626 is $43,162, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72626 in?

ZIP code 72626 observes the CST timezone.