72532 ZIP Code — Evening Shade, AR

Sharp County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72532 is located in Evening Shade, Arkansas, within Sharp County. It covers approximately 97.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,045 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72532

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 $101,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,625. 61% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

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 (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 72532 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,045
population
97.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72532 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72532

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City Status
Evening Shade Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72569 Poughkeepsie (7.6 mi) 72513 Ash Flat (8.2 mi) 72577 Sidney (8.7 mi) 72521 Cave City (11 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (11.8 mi) 72536 Franklin (13.4 mi) 72529 Cherokee Village (14.1 mi) 72573 Sage (14.7 mi) 72469 Strawberry (15 mi) 72542 Hardy (15.7 mi) 72561 Mount Pleasant (15.8 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (15.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,045
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 135
Geography
Land area 97.51 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 36.0906
Longitude -91.5681
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 64.7% 62.1% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 32.0% 29.8% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 3.3% 6.9% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,045
Population
11
People per sq mi
56.0
Median age
$35,625
Median household income
$23,046
Per capita income
$101,300
Median home value
$583
Median monthly rent
90.3%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
689
Housing units
7.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
9
6
5–9
6
7
10–14
7
56
15–19
49
25
20–24
22
25
25–34
22
44
35–44
40
76
45–54
67
77
55–59
69
41
60–64
37
121
65–74
108
55
75–84
48
10
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1813813.2%
18 and over90786.8%
65 and over35033.5%
Median age56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%
Two or more races 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White93788.5%
Two or more races1009.4%
Hispanic or Latino141.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.5%
Other race30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.7% 62.1% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 32.0% 29.8% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 3.3% 6.9% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.0%
Under $10k 8.4%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 11.5%
$25k–$35k 27.4%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 17.0%
$75k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 5.7%
$150k–$200k 0.7%
$200k+ 2.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.4%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k11.5%
$25k–$35k27.4%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k17.0%
$75k–$100k10.2%
$100k–$150k5.7%
$150k–$200k0.7%
$200k+2.5%
Median income$35,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%
$50k–$100k 36.3%
$100k–$150k 22.1%
$150k–$200k 10.5%
$200k–$300k 8.8%
$300k–$500k 4.5%
$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$101,300
Median rent / month$583
Owner occupied90.3%
Renter occupied9.7%
Vacant39.6%
Single-family detached76.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes16.3%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.42

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.2%
2000–20099.8%
1990–199920.4%
1980–198915.2%
1970–197933.3%
1960–196910.4%
1950–19594.2%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier3.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom4.6%
2 bedrooms47.8%
3 bedrooms34.6%
4 bedrooms11.7%
5+ bedrooms1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.8%
1 vehicle24.9%
2 vehicles52.5%
3 or more20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas12.2%
Electricity53.4%
Propane / LP gas21.9%
Wood12.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21849.3%
Cohabiting couple235.2%
Male householder, no spouse5111.5%
Female householder, no spouse15033.9%
Households with children under 1810423.5%
Households with seniors (65+)22651.1%
Average household size2.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.3%16.2%
Married43.2%50.3%
Separated1.9%3.2%
Widowed17.0%19.2%
Divorced11.6%11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.0%
Some HS, no diploma 13.2%
HS graduate 39.9%
Some college, no degree 13.8%
Associate's degree 7.4%
Bachelor's degree 6.8%
Graduate / professional 0.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher68.8%
Bachelor's or higher7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool21.5%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2518.7%
High school9873.1%
College / grad school96.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.3%
Transportation & utilities 14.8%
Manufacturing 12.4%
Finance & real estate 11.1%
Construction 9.1%
Professional & management 4.4%
Other services 4.0%
Retail trade 2.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.1%
Service27.9%
Sales & office14.8%
Natural resources & construction9.1%
Production & transportation28.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.5%
Government6.4%
Self-employed14.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.4%
Carpool16.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home2.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.6

Poverty

All people 9.6%
Under 18 years 10.1%
18 and over 9.5%
Married-couple families 2.3%
Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security61.1%
Retirement income32.1%
Supplemental Security2.0%
Cash public assistance11.8%
Food stamps / SNAP15.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.3%
High blood pressure46.4%
High cholesterol41.9%
Diabetes15.1%
Heart disease10.6%
Stroke4.9%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis34.0%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease13.1%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.2%
Binge drinking13.1%
No physical activity33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.9%
Depression26.3%
Fair or poor health25.8%
Poor mental health17.4%
Poor physical health17.3%
No health insurance15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.7%
Visited dentist49.0%
Cholesterol screening88.7%
Teeth loss24.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans9510.5%
Disability%
Any disability43.3%
Under 1844.9%
18–64 years32.3%
65 and over60.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance39.8%
Public insurance71.0%
No insurance4.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,02698.2%
Spanish10.1%
Other Indo-European10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,04399.8%
Born in same state1,04399.8%
Born in different state61058.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.2%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20819.9%
Italian12712.2%
Arab11611.1%
AncestryCount%
English313%
German141.3%
Polish70.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.3%
Internet access84.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72532

What city is ZIP code 72532 in?

ZIP code 72532 is primarily assigned to Evening Shade, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72532 in?

ZIP code 72532 falls within Sharp County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72532 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 72532 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72532 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 72532 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72532?

8% 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 72532 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 72532 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72532 in?

ZIP code 72532 observes the CST timezone.

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