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Izard County
Dolph, AR
72528
72528 ZIP Code — Dolph, AR
Izard County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72528 is located in
Dolph ,
Arkansas ,
within Izard County .
It covers approximately 15.34 square miles and serves a population of
219 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72528
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 $162,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $22,667. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 72528 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Dolph
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
219
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
15.34 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.2277
Longitude
-92.1047
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
100.0%
61.4%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
28.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
9.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$22,667
Median household income
$162,300
Median home value
28.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 0 0.0% 18 and over 219 100.0% 65 and over 96 43.8% Median age 63.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
100.0%
61.4%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
28.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
9.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 10.8% $15k–$25k 51.8% $35k–$50k 33.1% Median income $22,667
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $162,300 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 71.1% Renter occupied 28.9% Vacant 7.3% Single-family detached 92.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.3% Median rooms 7.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.12
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 21.8% 1990–1999 5.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 69.3% 1960–1969 3.9% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 7.3% 3 bedrooms 65.9% 4 bedrooms 26.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.8% 1 vehicle 62.7% 2 vehicles 26.5% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 27.7% Propane / LP gas 16.3% Wood 56.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 14 8.4% Cohabiting couple 30 18.1% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 122 73.5% Households with children under 18 0 0.0% Households with seniors (65+) 83 50.0% Average household size 1.23
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 8.3% Married 36.8% 7.7% Separated 63.2% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 26.5% Divorced 0.0% 57.5%
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.7%
Some college, no degree
6.4%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.1% Bachelor's or higher 28.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 0.0% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 100.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
50.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.6% Retirement income 79.5% Supplemental Security 33.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.7% High blood pressure 40.4% High cholesterol 39.4% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 30.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 25.5% Fair or poor health 21.9% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 15.0% No health insurance 14.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 51.5% Cholesterol screening 87.7% Teeth loss 23.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 31 14.2%
Disability % Any disability 65.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 84.6% 65 and over 41.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.9% Public insurance 95.9% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 219 100.0% 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) 219 100.0% Born in same state 219 100.0% Born in different state 125 57.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 61 27.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 75.8% Internet access 89.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72528
What city is ZIP code 72528 in?
ZIP code 72528 is primarily assigned to Dolph, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72528 in?
ZIP code 72528 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72528?
47% of residents in ZIP code 72528 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72528 have an older population?
44% of residents in ZIP code 72528 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 72528 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 72528 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72528 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 72528 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 72528 in?
ZIP code 72528 observes the CST timezone.
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