72935 ZIP Code — Dyer, AR

Crawford County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72935 is located in Dyer, Arkansas, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 2.00 square miles and serves a population of 481 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72935

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 $161,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $70,156. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

481

population

2.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72935 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72935

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72935. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dyer	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	481
Population density	241 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	2.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.4722
Longitude	-94.1168
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	59.3%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

481

Population

241

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$70,156

Median household income

$26,650

Per capita income

$161,500

Median home value

$517

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

195

Housing units

7.4%

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	80	16.6%
18 and over	401	83.4%
65 and over	68	14.1%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Two or more races 10.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	404	80.3%
Two or more races	53	10.5%
Hispanic or Latino	22	4.4%
Black or African American	16	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.3%	2.0%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 36.5%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	36.5%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$70,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.1%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 53.2%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,500
Median rent / month	$517
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	80.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	39.1%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	51.9%
3 bedrooms	29.1%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	29.7%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.6%
Electricity	37.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	75.8%
Cohabiting couple	13	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	23	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	17	7.8%
Households with children under 18	45	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	24.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.1%	24.9%
Married	64.8%	56.6%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	7.4%	10.4%
Divorced	7.0%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 41.1%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	57.2%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	10.0%
Elementary school	35	43.8%
High school	32	40.0%
College / grad school	5	6.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 51.6%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Retail trade 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.4%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	47.9%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	31.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.5%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 27.2%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.8%
Retirement income	10.0%
Supplemental Security	10.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	52.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	19.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	477	99.2%
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)	481	100.0%
Born in same state	481	100.0%
Born in different state	268	55.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	254	52.8%
French	28	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	23	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72935

What city is ZIP code 72935 in?

ZIP code 72935 is primarily assigned to Dyer, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72935 in?

ZIP code 72935 falls within Crawford County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72935?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72935?

23% of residents in ZIP code 72935 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72935?

The median home value in ZIP code 72935 is $161,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 72935?

ZIP code 72935 has an estimated population of 481 residents, with a density of 241 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72935 in?

ZIP code 72935 observes the CST timezone.