72533 ZIP Code — Fifty Six, AR

Stone County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72533 is located in Fifty Six, Arkansas, within Stone County. It covers approximately 49.76 square miles and serves a population of 270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72533

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 $155,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,727. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 71% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72533 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

270

population

49.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72533 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72533

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fifty Six	Acceptable
Fifty Six	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72519 Calico Rock (8.1 mi) 72617 Big Flat (8.2 mi) 72657 Timbo (8.5 mi) 72663 Onia (8.7 mi) 72560 Mountain View (10.4 mi) 72658 Norfork (11.4 mi) 72680 Timbo (11.8 mi) 72659 Norfork (14 mi) 72528 Dolph (15.6 mi) 72540 Guion (15.9 mi) 72517 Brockwell (16 mi) 72556 Melbourne (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	270
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	49.76 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.0198
Longitude	-92.2139
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	76.6%	63.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	27.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

270

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$52,727

Median household income

$23,141

Per capita income

$155,100

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

28.6%

Unemployment

134

Housing units

28.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	85	31.5%
18 and over	185	68.5%
65 and over	98	36.3%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	268	99.3%
Two or more races	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.6%	63.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	27.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 34.3%

$75k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	34.3%
$75k–$100k	2.9%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$52,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 48.1%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,100
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.5%
2000–2009	26.8%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.6%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	32.5%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.0%
Propane / LP gas	40.2%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	14	13.7%
Households with children under 18	28	27.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	63.7%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	14.0%
Married	67.0%	56.0%
Separated	0.0%	11.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.3%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.1%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.4%
Kindergarten	2	2.7%
Elementary school	59	80.8%
High school	6	8.2%
College / grad school	5	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.4%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Public administration 18.2%

Construction 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Retail trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Professional & management 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	1.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.0%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.3%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.6%
Retirement income	48.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	42.7%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.7%
Public insurance	75.2%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	252	93.3%
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)	268	99.3%
Born in same state	268	99.3%
Born in different state	137	50.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.7%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	20.7%
Arab	39	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	6.7%
English	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	65.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72533

What city is ZIP code 72533 in?

ZIP code 72533 is primarily assigned to Fifty Six, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72533 in?

ZIP code 72533 falls within Stone County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72533 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 72533 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72533 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 72533 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72533?

The median home value in ZIP code 72533 is $155,100.

Does ZIP code 72533 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 72533 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72533 in?

ZIP code 72533 observes the CST timezone.