72530 ZIP Code — Drasco, AR

Cleburne County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72530 is located in Drasco, Arkansas, within Cleburne County. It covers approximately 110.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,631 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72530

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,173. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,631

population

110.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Drasco	Acceptable
Drasco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72546 Ida (2.7 mi) 72581 Tumbling Shoals (4.2 mi) 72130 Prim (5.6 mi) 72523 Concord (8.1 mi) 72545 Heber Springs (8.9 mi) 72067 Higden (9.7 mi) 72179 Wilburn (10.3 mi) 72555 Marcella (10.5 mi) 72543 Heber Springs (11 mi) 72044 Edgemont (11 mi) 72550 Locust Grove (12.8 mi) 72534 Floral (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,631
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	110.11 sq mi
Water area	6.62 sq mi
Latitude	35.6125
Longitude	-91.9774
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,631

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$53,173

Median household income

$27,080

Per capita income

$154,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

1,218

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

35–44

132

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

120

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	422	25.9%
18 and over	1,209	74.1%
65 and over	362	22.2%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Two or more races 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,443	82.6%
Two or more races	165	9.4%
Hispanic or Latino	117	6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.5%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.0%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$53,173

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	47.4%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	51.5%
Propane / LP gas	40.0%
Wood	7.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	107	15.6%
Male householder, no spouse	151	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	79	11.5%
Households with children under 18	285	41.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	286	41.6%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.3%	19.5%
Married	49.5%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	5.3%
Divorced	24.5%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	1.5%
Elementary school	187	56.0%
High school	131	39.2%
College / grad school	11	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Transportation & utilities 21.8%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Other services 12.0%

Retail trade 7.3%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	6.3%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	40.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 35.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	41.8%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	22.2%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,509	92.5%
Spanish	10	0.7%
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)	1,624	99.6%
Born in same state	1,624	99.6%
Born in different state	1,192	73.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	430	26.4%
Italian	155	9.5%
Arab	109	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	0.4%
English	6	0.4%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72530

What city is ZIP code 72530 in?

ZIP code 72530 is primarily assigned to Drasco, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72530 in?

ZIP code 72530 falls within Cleburne County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72530?

11% 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 72530 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 72530 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72530 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 72530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72530?

The median home value in ZIP code 72530 is $154,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 72530 in?

ZIP code 72530 observes the CST timezone.