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Newton County
Deer, AR
72628
72628 ZIP Code — Deer, AR
Newton County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72628 is located in
Deer ,
Arkansas ,
within Newton County .
It covers approximately 141.30 square miles and serves a population of
706 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870/479 .
About ZIP code 72628
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 $131,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,063. 66% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.
Overall, ZIP code 72628 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Cities in ZIP code 72628
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City
Status
Deer
Acceptable
Deer
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
706
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
101
Geography
Land area
141.30 sq mi
Water area
0.16 sq mi
Latitude
35.8771
Longitude
-93.3393
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870/479
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.3%
57.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
32.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
9.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.8%
0.5%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$49,063
Median household income
$131,000
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 63 8.9% 18 and over 643 91.1% 65 and over 351 49.7% Median age 64.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Group Count % White 660 88.8% Hispanic or Latino 37 5% Two or more races 37 5% American Indian / Alaska Native 9 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.3%
57.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
34.3%
32.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
9.4%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.8%
0.5%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.2% $10k–$15k 6.7% $15k–$25k 11.6% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 17.4% $50k–$75k 15.2% $75k–$100k 17.4% $100k–$150k 12.5% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $49,063
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $131,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.0% Renter occupied 14.0% Vacant 18.4% Single-family detached 84.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 13.2% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.09
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.2% 2000–2009 13.2% 1990–1999 17.2% 1980–1989 5.5% 1970–1979 26.1% 1960–1969 12.7% 1950–1959 2.2% 1940–1949 3.5% 1939 or earlier 6.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.5% 2 bedrooms 24.1% 3 bedrooms 54.0% 4 bedrooms 16.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 15.2% 2 vehicles 35.1% 3 or more 45.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.4% Electricity 20.1% Propane / LP gas 32.9% Wood 44.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 201 61.3% Cohabiting couple 15 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 94 28.7% Female householder, no spouse 18 5.5% Households with children under 18 34 10.4% Households with seniors (65+) 218 66.5% Average household size 2.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 7.4% 16.2% Married 67.9% 67.7% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.6% 2.7% Divorced 16.1% 13.4%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.1%
Some HS, no diploma
16.0%
Some college, no degree
13.6%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.9% Bachelor's or higher 9.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 35 46.7% High school 21 28.0% College / grad school 19 25.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Professional & management
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 27.3% Service 8.1% Sales & office 27.3% Natural resources & construction 19.2% Production & transportation 18.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.8% Government 15.2% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.8% Carpool 13.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.9% Retirement income 34.5% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.8% High blood pressure 44.8% High cholesterol 42.0% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 30.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 24.3% Fair or poor health 21.6% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.1% Visited dentist 54.2% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 19.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 109 17.0%
Disability % Any disability 31.4% Under 18 9.5% 18–64 years 29.1% 65 and over 37.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.1% Public insurance 63.5% No insurance 1.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 699 99.0% 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) 706 100.0% Born in same state 706 100.0% Born in different state 455 64.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 83 11.8% French 48 6.8%
Ancestry Count % Arab 40 5.7% English 10 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.5% Internet access 76.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72628
What city is ZIP code 72628 in?
ZIP code 72628 is primarily assigned to Deer, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72628 in?
ZIP code 72628 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72628 have an older population?
50% of residents in ZIP code 72628 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 72628 have a large retiree population?
66% of households in ZIP code 72628 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72628?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 72628 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 72628 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 72628 in?
ZIP code 72628 observes the CST timezone.
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