72534 ZIP Code — Floral, AR

Independence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72534 is located in Floral, Arkansas, within Independence County. It covers approximately 65.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72534

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $63,000.

Median household income is $57,813. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72534 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,600

population

65.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72534 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72534

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72534. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Floral	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72523 Concord (5.7 mi) 72568 Pleasant Plains (6.8 mi) 72550 Locust Grove (7.8 mi) 72527 Desha (9.7 mi) 72179 Wilburn (9.9 mi) 72121 Pangburn (10.6 mi) 72546 Ida (11.5 mi) 72571 Rosie (11.6 mi) 72581 Tumbling Shoals (13.2 mi) 72530 Drasco (13.6 mi) 72501 Batesville (14.3 mi) 72564 Oil Trough (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,600
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	65.77 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.5939
Longitude	-91.7371
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	50.1%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	7.7%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,600

Population

People per sq mi

36.8

Median age

$57,813

Median household income

$20,753

Per capita income

$63,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

22.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

750

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

193

25–34

140

35–44

130

45–54

55–59

60–64

174

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	337	21.1%
18 and over	1,263	78.9%
65 and over	344	21.5%
Median age	36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,550	96.9%
Two or more races	50	3.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.1%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	7.7%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 29.4%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	29.4%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
Median income	$57,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.0%

$50k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	48.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	29.3%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	1.5%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	71.9%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	48.7%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	73.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.3%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	499	79.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	63	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	64	10.2%
Households with children under 18	177	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	270	43.1%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.8%	15.7%
Married	69.9%	72.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	4.6%
Divorced	4.8%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	16.6%
Kindergarten	45	14.4%
Elementary school	83	26.5%
High school	48	15.3%
College / grad school	85	27.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.9%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Other services 12.7%

Construction 9.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	25.7%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	18.3%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.3%
Carpool	24.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 22.0%

Under 18 years 44.2%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 71.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	224	17.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.8%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	8.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.9%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,439	89.9%
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)	1,600	100.0%
Born in same state	1,600	100.0%
Born in different state	1,153	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	300	18.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	39	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	71.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72534

What city is ZIP code 72534 in?

ZIP code 72534 is primarily assigned to Floral, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72534 in?

ZIP code 72534 falls within Independence County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72534?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72534 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72534 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72534 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72534 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 72534 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72534?

The median home value in ZIP code 72534 is $63,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72534 in?

ZIP code 72534 observes the CST timezone.