72835 ZIP Code — Delaware, AR

Logan County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72835 is located in Delaware, Arkansas, within Logan County. It covers approximately 45.98 square miles and serves a population of 743 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72835

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 $137,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,750. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 46%.

Overall, ZIP code 72835 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

743

population

45.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72835 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72835

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delaware	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72845 Knoxville (6.3 mi) 72847 London (7 mi) 72851 New Blaine (7.3 mi) 72834 Dardanelle (10.2 mi) 72801 Russellville (11.3 mi) 72846 Lamar (11.6 mi) 72863 Scranton (12.4 mi) 72824 Belleville (14 mi) 72865 Subiaco (14.8 mi) 72802 Russellville (15.8 mi) 72839 Hagarville (17.4 mi) 72858 Pottsville (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	743
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	45.98 sq mi
Water area	2.36 sq mi
Latitude	35.2770
Longitude	-93.3385
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

743

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$38,750

Median household income

$21,916

Per capita income

$137,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

294

Housing units

17.1%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	144	19.4%
18 and over	599	80.6%
65 and over	220	29.6%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Two or more races 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	663	86.3%
Two or more races	80	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	25	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 14.5%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.5%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$38,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 37.8%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	34.0%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	14.2%
2 vehicles	51.8%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	67.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	27.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	168	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	56	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	70	23.1%
Households with children under 18	69	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	159	52.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	18.9%
Married	74.3%	52.3%
Separated	0.0%	9.3%
Widowed	0.0%	10.2%
Divorced	0.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 53.2%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	8.2%
Kindergarten	22	12.9%
Elementary school	45	26.3%
High school	82	48.0%
College / grad school	8	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 33.7%

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Other services 18.7%

Transportation & utilities 16.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	13.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 23.8%

Under 18 years 22.9%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.1%
Retirement income	63.7%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	45.5%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	53.6%
65 and over	56.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	70.3%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	703	94.6%
Spanish	23	3.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	3.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	727	97.8%
Born in same state	707	95.2%
Born in different state	476	64.1%
Foreign born	20	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	152	20.5%
French	64	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	7%
German	23	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72835

What city is ZIP code 72835 in?

ZIP code 72835 is primarily assigned to Delaware, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72835 in?

ZIP code 72835 falls within Logan County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72835 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 72835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72835 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 72835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72835 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 72835 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72835?

24% of residents in ZIP code 72835 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72835 in?

ZIP code 72835 observes the CST timezone.