72531 ZIP Code — Elizabeth, AR

Fulton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72531 is located in Elizabeth, Arkansas, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 49.80 square miles and serves a population of 750 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72531

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 $151,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,714. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 71% 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. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 72531 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

750

population

49.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72531 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72531

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elizabeth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72528 Dolph (6.7 mi) 72544 Henderson (6.7 mi) 72538 Gepp (8.6 mi) 72583 Viola (9 mi) 72537 Gamaliel (9.6 mi) 72659 Norfork (10.6 mi) 72519 Calico Rock (13.1 mi) 72578 Sturkie (13.3 mi) 72658 Norfork (13.4 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (13.6 mi) 72565 Oxford (13.9 mi) 72653 Mountain Home (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	750
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	49.80 sq mi
Water area	7.14 sq mi
Latitude	36.3183
Longitude	-92.1454
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	63.1%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

750

Population

People per sq mi

61.1

Median age

$45,714

Median household income

$22,082

Per capita income

$151,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

818

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	14.3%
18 and over	643	85.7%
65 and over	262	34.9%
Median age	61.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	750	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 19.6%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 27.7%

$50k–$75k 26.4%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	19.6%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	27.7%
$50k–$75k	26.4%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
Median income	$45,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	64.5%
Single-family detached	67.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.2%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.4%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.4%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	31.2%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	36.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.4%
Propane / LP gas	57.1%
Wood	13.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	181	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	29	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	72	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	14	4.7%
Households with children under 18	72	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	67.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	9.5%
Married	51.2%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.4%	4.6%
Divorced	8.9%	25.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 19.9%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 32.4%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	87	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 59.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Construction 10.3%

Education & healthcare 4.6%

Professional & management 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	29.4%
Production & transportation	42.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.8%
Government	4.6%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.1%
Carpool	33.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.8

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 13.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.3%
Retirement income	53.7%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	44.4%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	17.1%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.8%
65 and over	69.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.1%
Public insurance	65.3%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	730	97.3%
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)	750	100.0%
Born in same state	750	100.0%
Born in different state	367	48.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	39	5.2%
Arab	38	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	2.4%
Dutch	14	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72531

What city is ZIP code 72531 in?

ZIP code 72531 is primarily assigned to Elizabeth, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72531 in?

ZIP code 72531 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72531 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 72531 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72531 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 72531 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72531 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 72531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72531?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 72531 in?

ZIP code 72531 observes the CST timezone.