72048 ZIP Code — Ethel, AR

Arkansas County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72048 is located in Ethel, Arkansas, within Arkansas County. It covers approximately 84.70 square miles and serves a population of 120 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

120

population

84.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72048 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72048

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ethel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72140 Saint Charles (7.2 mi) 72042 De Witt (12.2 mi) 72166 Tichnor (12.4 mi) 72333 Elaine (14.9 mi) 72055 Gillett (15.5 mi) 72038 Crocketts Bluff (18.1 mi) 72003 Almyra (19.3 mi) 38720 Alligator (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	120
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	84.70 sq mi
Water area	3.77 sq mi
Latitude	34.2146
Longitude	-91.1318
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	51.7%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	48.3%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

120

Population

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$146,875

Median household income

$91,382

Per capita income

$267,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

3.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	120	100.0%
65 and over	13	10.8%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	120	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	48.3%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 41.7%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k+ 33.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	41.7%
$150k–$200k	14.6%
$200k+	33.3%
Median income	$146,875

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 77.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$267,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	34.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	23.3%
1980–1989	43.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	21.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	39.7%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	52.1%
3 or more	47.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	43.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	89.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	10.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	18.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	0.0%
Married	70.8%	90.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	9.1%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 33.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	3.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 42.7%

Finance & real estate 21.9%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Construction 10.4%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	44.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	42.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.8%
Retirement income	47.9%
Supplemental Security	14.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	42.6%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	21.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	55.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	49.5%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	120	100.0%
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)	120	100.0%
Born in same state	120	100.0%
Born in different state	87	72.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	28.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72048

What city is ZIP code 72048 in?

ZIP code 72048 is primarily assigned to Ethel, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72048 in?

ZIP code 72048 falls within Arkansas County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72048?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72048 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 72048 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72048?

The median household income in ZIP code 72048 is $146,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72048?

Health data for ZIP code 72048 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 72048 in?

ZIP code 72048 observes the CST timezone.