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Poinsett County
Fisher, AR
72429
72429 ZIP Code — Fisher, AR
Poinsett County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72429 is located in
Fisher ,
Arkansas ,
within Poinsett County .
It covers approximately 64.86 square miles and serves a population of
231 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72429
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $31,429. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 72429 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
231
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
64.86 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
35.5109
Longitude
-90.9307
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.1%
58.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
30.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
2.8%
10.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.9%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$31,429
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 45 19.5% 18 and over 186 80.5% 65 and over 62 26.8% Median age 52.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.9%
Group Count % White 212 91.8% Two or more races 17 7.4% Black or African American 2 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.1%
58.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
30.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
2.8%
10.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.9%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.3% $10k–$15k 0.9% $15k–$25k 12.3% $25k–$35k 37.7% $35k–$50k 8.8% $50k–$75k 16.7% $75k–$100k 6.1% $100k–$150k 12.3% Median income $31,429
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $58,200 Median rent / month $575 Owner occupied 73.7% Renter occupied 26.3% Vacant 40.6% Single-family detached 75.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.8% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 6.8% 2010–2019 6.8% 2000–2009 4.7% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 18.8% 1970–1979 12.0% 1960–1969 35.9% 1950–1959 5.2% 1940–1949 2.1% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 6.3% 2 bedrooms 34.9% 3 bedrooms 40.1% 4 bedrooms 11.5% 5+ bedrooms 5.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.5% 1 vehicle 32.5% 2 vehicles 49.1% 3 or more 14.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.9% Electricity 29.8% Propane / LP gas 66.7% Solar 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 36 31.6% Cohabiting couple 3 2.6% Male householder, no spouse 45 39.5% Female householder, no spouse 30 26.3% Households with children under 18 18 15.8% Households with seniors (65+) 51 44.7% Average household size 2.03
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.3% 19.5% Married 36.5% 46.3% Separated 2.9% 2.4% Widowed 3.8% 14.6% Divorced 39.4% 17.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
4.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.6% Bachelor's or higher 5.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 15.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 36 80.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 2 4.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
26.3%
Transportation & utilities
25.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Education & healthcare
6.1%
Professional & management
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 7.1% Service 17.2% Sales & office 19.2% Natural resources & construction 39.4% Production & transportation 17.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.9% Government 1.0% Self-employed 13.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.8% Carpool 12.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.1% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
58.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.1% Retirement income 13.2% Supplemental Security 10.5% Cash public assistance 4.4% Food stamps / SNAP 14.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.3% High blood pressure 40.5% High cholesterol 40.6% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 28.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.6% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 30.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 25.9% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 13.8% No health insurance 14.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 52.7% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 19.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 6 3.2%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 15.6% 18–64 years 16.9% 65 and over 37.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.9% Public insurance 58.4% No insurance 6.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 229 99.1% 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) 231 100.0% Born in same state 231 100.0% Born in different state 200 86.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 119 51.5% Italian 24 10.4%
Ancestry Count % French 4 1.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.4% Internet access 96.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72429
What city is ZIP code 72429 in?
ZIP code 72429 is primarily assigned to Fisher, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72429 in?
ZIP code 72429 falls within Poinsett County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72429?
6% 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 72429 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 72429 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72429?
17% of residents in ZIP code 72429 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72429 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 72429 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 72429 in?
ZIP code 72429 observes the CST timezone.
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