72088 ZIP Code — Fairfield Bay, AR

Van Buren County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72088 is located in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, within Van Buren County. It covers approximately 14.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72088

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,257. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 72088 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,333

population

14.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairfield Bay	Acceptable
Fairfield Bay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72153 Shirley (3.8 mi) 72044 Edgemont (6.7 mi) 72067 Higden (7.4 mi) 72051 Fox (12.8 mi) 72130 Prim (13.3 mi) 72131 Quitman (13.5 mi) 72013 Bee Branch (13.5 mi) 72545 Heber Springs (15.2 mi) 72530 Drasco (16.6 mi) 72581 Tumbling Shoals (17.3 mi) 72543 Heber Springs (17.6 mi) 72031 Clinton (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,333
Population density	161 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	14.53 sq mi
Water area	3.90 sq mi
Latitude	35.5915
Longitude	-92.2717
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	56.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	10.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,333

Population

161

People per sq mi

68.2

Median age

$58,257

Median household income

$43,033

Per capita income

$154,600

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,021

Housing units

34.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

110

116

60–64

155

254

65–74

338

245

75–84

327

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	4.5%
18 and over	2,228	95.5%
65 and over	1,314	56.3%
Median age	68.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 4.2%

Black or African American 0.9%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,196	94.1%
Two or more races	97	4.2%
Black or African American	20	0.9%
Asian	18	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	56.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	10.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$58,257

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 34.9%

$200k–$300k 8.6%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,600
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	33.3%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	39.7%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	0.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	48.5%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	47.1%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	11.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	540	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	95	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	221	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	621	42.0%
Households with children under 18	98	6.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,004	68.0%
Average household size	1.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.7%	17.3%
Married	58.0%	37.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.4%
Widowed	4.8%	32.6%
Divorced	26.2%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.9%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	34.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	14.8%
High school	88	56.8%
College / grad school	33	21.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Professional & management 7.5%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 6.7%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	30.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.0%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.4%
Retirement income	51.4%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	52.8%
High cholesterol	50.4%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	13.8%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	41.2%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	12.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	9.4%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.6%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.9%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	94.4%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	381	17.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.6%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	25.6%
65 and over	42.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	70.6%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,303	98.7%
Spanish	11	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,280	97.7%
Born in same state	2,276	97.6%
Born in different state	544	23.3%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	53	2.3%
Not a US citizen	35	66.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	401	17.2%
French	285	12.2%
Arab	277	11.9%
English	56	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	18	0.8%
Polish	15	0.6%
German	9	0.4%
Dutch	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	63.3%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72088

What city is ZIP code 72088 in?

ZIP code 72088 is primarily assigned to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72088 in?

ZIP code 72088 falls within Van Buren County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72088 have an older population?

56% of residents in ZIP code 72088 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72088 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 72088 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72088 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 72088 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72088 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 72088 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72088 in?

ZIP code 72088 observes the CST timezone.