72629 ZIP Code — Dennard, AR

Van Buren County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72629 is located in Dennard, Arkansas, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 46.32 square miles and serves a population of 366 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72629

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72629 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

366

population

46.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72629

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72629. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dennard	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72645 Leslie (6.6 mi) 72031 Clinton (10.2 mi) 72141 Scotland (11.6 mi) 72679 Tilly (12.3 mi) 72686 Witts Springs (13.8 mi) 72650 Marshall (17 mi) 72051 Fox (17.9 mi) 72639 Harriet (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	366
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	46.32 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	35.7111
Longitude	-92.6138
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.6%	56.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

366

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

Median household income

$23,489

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

196

Housing units

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	9.6%
18 and over	331	90.4%
65 and over	119	32.5%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	360	98.4%
Two or more races	6	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.6%	56.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 17.2%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 3.6%

$75k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	17.2%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	3.6%
$75k–$100k	32.5%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.3%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	17.2%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	32.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	35.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	69.1%
3 bedrooms	27.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	45.0%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	33.1%
Propane / LP gas	57.4%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	24	14.2%
Male householder, no spouse	21	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	40	23.7%
Households with children under 18	62	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	44.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	0.0%
Married	45.0%	60.5%
Separated	3.6%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.8%
Divorced	18.3%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.2%

Some HS, no diploma 19.2%

HS graduate 52.7%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	100.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 39.0%

Manufacturing 27.7%

Other services 17.0%

Public administration 9.9%

Education & healthcare 6.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	44.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.7%
Carpool	43.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.2

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 14.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	44.2%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	38.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	30.4%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	19.6%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	43.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	29.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.1%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	337	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)	366	100.0%
Born in same state	366	100.0%
Born in different state	230	62.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	67	18.3%
French	25	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	2.2%
Polish	7	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72629

What city is ZIP code 72629 in?

ZIP code 72629 is primarily assigned to Dennard, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72629 in?

ZIP code 72629 falls within Van Buren County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72629 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72629 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72629?

3% 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 72629 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 72629 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72629 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 72629 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72629 in?

ZIP code 72629 observes the CST timezone.