72036 ZIP Code — Cotton Plant, AR

Woodruff County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72036 is located in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, within Woodruff County. It covers approximately 116.06 square miles and serves a population of 540 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72036

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $39,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $17,063. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 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 diabetes (20%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 72036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

540

population

116.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cotton Plant	Acceptable
Cotton Plant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72392 Wheatley (8.6 mi) 72021 Brinkley (11.7 mi) 72372 Palestine (14.9 mi) 72101 Mc Crory (17.6 mi) 72006 Augusta (17.7 mi) 72040 Des Arc (18.1 mi) 72368 Moro (18.7 mi) 72326 Colt (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	540
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	116.06 sq mi
Water area	0.66 sq mi
Latitude	35.0229
Longitude	-91.2061
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	74.5%	60.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	27.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

540

Population

People per sq mi

54.7

Median age

$17,063

Median household income

$15,659

Per capita income

$39,300

Median home value

$487

Median monthly rent

57.9%

Home ownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

310

Housing units

14.8%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	17.4%
18 and over	446	82.6%
65 and over	169	31.3%
Median age	54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.6%

White 24.3%

Two or more races 5.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	381	70.6%
White	131	24.3%
Two or more races	28	5.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	60.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	27.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 20.7%

$10k–$15k 23.0%

$15k–$25k 26.1%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 0.4%

$50k–$75k 9.2%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.7%
$10k–$15k	23.0%
$15k–$25k	26.1%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	0.4%
$50k–$75k	9.2%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	0.4%
Median income	$17,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 73.5%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 1.3%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$39,300
Median rent / month	$487
Owner occupied	57.9%
Renter occupied	42.1%
Vacant	37.9%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	30.2%
1960–1969	29.5%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	2.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	43.6%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.5%
1 vehicle	45.6%
2 vehicles	19.5%
3 or more	13.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	58.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.1%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	20.7%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	64	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	141	54.0%
Households with children under 18	58	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	49.0%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	27.7%
Married	39.6%	24.1%
Separated	4.3%	18.5%
Widowed	6.3%	23.3%
Divorced	16.4%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 51.5%

Some college, no degree 6.1%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	7.5%
Kindergarten	8	11.9%
Elementary school	44	65.7%
High school	10	14.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 23.2%

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Public administration 21.3%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Retail trade 4.5%

Information 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.1%
Service	47.7%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	26.5%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 52.3%

Under 18 years 81.4%

18 and over 46.6%

Married-couple families 42.6%

Female-led households 61.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	52.7%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	19.6%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	39.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	28.4%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.1%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	37.6%
Public insurance	64.6%
No insurance	9.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	516	95.6%
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)	532	98.5%
Born in same state	532	98.5%
Born in different state	449	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	35	6.5%
Arab	6	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	57.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72036

What city is ZIP code 72036 in?

ZIP code 72036 is primarily assigned to Cotton Plant, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72036 in?

ZIP code 72036 falls within Woodruff County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72036?

52% of residents in ZIP code 72036 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72036 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 72036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72036 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 72036 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72036?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 72036 in?

ZIP code 72036 observes the CST timezone.