72526 ZIP Code — Cushman, AR
Independence County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72526 is located in Cushman, Arkansas, within Independence County. It covers approximately 7.83 square miles and serves a population of 114 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.
114
population
7.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72526 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72526
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cushman | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 114 |
| Population density | 15 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 063 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.8746 |
| Longitude | -91.7549 |
| 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 | 71.2% | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 32.0% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
114
Population
15
People per sq mi
56.7
Median age
$48,750
Median household income
$31,965
Per capita income
$106,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.4%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
62
Housing units
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
5
2
5–9
2
2
10–14
2
4
25–34
5
8
35–44
8
6
45–54
7
8
55–59
8
5
60–64
6
12
65–74
12
4
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17 | 14.9% |
| 18 and over | 97 | 85.1% |
| 65 and over | 32 | 28.1% |
| Median age | 56.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.5%
Two or more races
11.4%
Asian
6.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94 | 82.5% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 7 | 6.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 71.2% | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 32.0% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.5% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.0% |
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
25.9%
$35k–$50k
17.2%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 25.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| Median income | $48,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
37.7%
$50k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
52.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter occupied | 8.6% |
| Vacant | 13.4% |
| Single-family detached | 86.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.06 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 34.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.1% |
| Electricity | 27.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.5% |
| Wood | 25.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22 | 37.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 25 | 43.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 6.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 30 | 51.7% |
| Average household size | 1.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.7% | 5.7% |
| Married | 52.3% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 17.0% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 34.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
52.6%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
10.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 33.3% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 33.3% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
24.6%
Manufacturing
21.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.8%
Retail trade
14.0%
Education & healthcare
12.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.8%
Construction
3.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.3% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 10.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.3% |
| Production & transportation | 35.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.5% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.2% |
| Retirement income | 13.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.4% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.0% |
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 31.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.9% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 53.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 20.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.7% |
| Public insurance | 57.0% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 105 | 92.1% |
| 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) | 107 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 107 | 93.9% |
| Born in different state | 94 | 82.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 27 | 23.7% |
| English | 7 | 6.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 5 | 4.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.9% |
| Internet access | 79.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72526
What city is ZIP code 72526 in?
ZIP code 72526 is primarily assigned to Cushman, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72526 in?
ZIP code 72526 falls within Independence County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72526 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 72526 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 72526 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 72526 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72526?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 72526 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 72526 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 72526 in?
ZIP code 72526 observes the CST timezone.