72727 ZIP Code — Elkins, AR

Washington County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72727 is located in Elkins, Arkansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 155.63 square miles and serves a population of 6,248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72727

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,705. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,248

population

155.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elkins	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72701 Fayetteville (7 mi) 72773 Wesley (8.1 mi) 72703 Fayetteville (8.5 mi) 72764 Springdale (12.2 mi) 72764 Springdale (12.2 mi) 72738 Hindsville (13 mi) 72959 Winslow (14.2 mi) 72721 Combs (15.1 mi) 72730 Farmington (15.5 mi) 72730 Farmington (15.5 mi) 72774 West Fork (15.5 mi) 72740 Huntsville (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,248
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	155.63 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	36.0078
Longitude	-93.9932
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	39.3%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.2%	5.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,248

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$61,705

Median household income

$29,730

Per capita income

$177,500

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,269

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

195

5–9

223

143

10–14

164

189

15–19

218

205

20–24

236

303

25–34

348

485

35–44

557

355

45–54

408

254

55–59

291

110

60–64

127

354

65–74

407

242

75–84

278

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,174	18.8%
18 and over	5,074	81.2%
65 and over	1,296	20.7%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.4%

Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

Two or more races 6.3%

Other race 3.9%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,492	80.4%
Hispanic or Latino	583	8.5%
Two or more races	431	6.3%
Other race	269	3.9%
Asian	28	0.4%
Black or African American	16	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	39.8%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	20.6%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.2%	5.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$61,705

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 28.1%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,500
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.4%
2010–2019	15.0%
2000–2009	24.0%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	42.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Wood	9.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,520	61.5%
Cohabiting couple	80	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	327	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	544	22.0%
Households with children under 18	637	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	907	36.7%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	24.4%
Married	62.4%	53.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.2%
Widowed	0.9%	6.9%
Divorced	8.3%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	2.5%
Kindergarten	52	3.6%
Elementary school	621	43.6%
High school	379	26.6%
College / grad school	338	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Construction 13.8%

Retail trade 13.4%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Other services 1.4%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.3

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	562	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	22.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,107	97.7%
Spanish	78	1.3%
Other Indo-European	78	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,102	97.7%
Born in same state	6,034	96.6%
Born in different state	3,497	56.0%
Foreign born	68	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	146	2.3%
Not a US citizen	63	43.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	950	15.2%
French	782	12.5%
Arab	370	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	64	1%
English	19	0.3%
German	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72727

What city is ZIP code 72727 in?

ZIP code 72727 is primarily assigned to Elkins, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72727 in?

ZIP code 72727 falls within Madison County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72727 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 72727 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72727 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 72727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72727 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 72727 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72727?

The median home value in ZIP code 72727 is $177,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 72727 in?

ZIP code 72727 observes the CST timezone.