72837 ZIP Code — Dover, AR

Pope County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72837 is located in Dover, Arkansas, within Pope County. It covers approximately 244.17 square miles and serves a population of 8,250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72837

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,171. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 72837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,250

population

244.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72839 Hagarville (10.7 mi) 72846 Lamar (10.9 mi) 72843 Hector (11.1 mi) 72847 London (12.7 mi) 72802 Russellville (15.6 mi) 72801 Russellville (15.6 mi) 72845 Knoxville (16.9 mi) 72830 Clarksville (17.3 mi) 72856 Pelsor (17.9 mi) 72823 Atkins (18.5 mi) 72835 Delaware (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,250
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	244.17 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	35.5073
Longitude	-93.1347
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	54.1%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	27.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

8,250

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$45,171

Median household income

$27,459

Per capita income

$126,900

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

3,234

Housing units

15.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

262

Under 5

248

292

5–9

277

294

10–14

279

372

15–19

353

102

20–24

508

25–34

481

442

35–44

420

596

45–54

565

198

55–59

188

356

60–64

337

391

65–74

371

314

75–84

298

108

85+

102

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,134	25.9%
18 and over	6,116	74.1%
65 and over	1,584	19.2%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	7,589	88.4%
Two or more races	446	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	336	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	1%
Black or African American	70	0.8%
Other race	62	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	53.6%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	27.1%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	15.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.9%	4.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	12.6%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$45,171

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,900
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	13.6%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.0%
Electricity	77.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,590	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	118	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	817	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	764	23.2%
Households with children under 18	1,136	34.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,219	37.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	19.7%
Married	53.5%	48.8%
Separated	2.1%	1.2%
Widowed	4.9%	14.7%
Divorced	16.0%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	1.4%
Kindergarten	156	8.4%
Elementary school	872	47.1%
High school	566	30.6%
College / grad school	230	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.9%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Education & healthcare 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Construction 10.4%

Professional & management 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 1.8%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 31.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	724	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,740	93.8%
Spanish	33	0.4%
Other Indo-European	9	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,168	99.0%
Born in same state	8,100	98.2%
Born in different state	5,471	66.3%
Foreign born	68	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	82	1.0%
Not a US citizen	59	72.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,407	29.2%
French	900	10.9%
Italian	734	8.9%
English	115	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	0.5%
German	22	0.3%
Irish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72837

What city is ZIP code 72837 in?

ZIP code 72837 is primarily assigned to Dover, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72837 in?

ZIP code 72837 falls within Pope County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72837 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72837?

17% of residents in ZIP code 72837 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72837 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 72837 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72837 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72837 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72837 in?

ZIP code 72837 observes the CST timezone.