72051 ZIP Code — Fox, AR

Stone County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72051 is located in Fox, Arkansas, within Stone County. It covers approximately 34.73 square miles and serves a population of 537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72051

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $66,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $42,632. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

537

population

34.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72051 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72051

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fox	Acceptable
Fox	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72680 Timbo (6.1 mi) 72657 Timbo (9.2 mi) 72663 Onia (11.4 mi) 72044 Edgemont (11.9 mi) 72088 Fairfield Bay (12.8 mi) 72560 Mountain View (13.2 mi) 72645 Leslie (15.5 mi) 72130 Prim (16 mi) 72153 Shirley (16.3 mi) 72067 Higden (16.8 mi) 72533 Fifty Six (17.6 mi) 72639 Harriet (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	537
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	34.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.7754
Longitude	-92.3044
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	53.4%	63.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	27.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	8.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

537

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$42,632

Median household income

$18,978

Per capita income

$66,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.2%

Home ownership

32.6%

Poverty rate

10.9%

Unemployment

283

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	18.8%
18 and over	436	81.2%
65 and over	116	21.6%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%

Two or more races 11.8%

Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	457	75.9%
Two or more races	71	11.8%
Hispanic or Latino	65	10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	63.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.9%	27.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	8.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 23.5%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 32.4%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	23.5%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	32.4%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
Median income	$42,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.7%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.2%
Renter occupied	28.8%
Vacant	48.8%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	29.8%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.1%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	2.4%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.3%
Propane / LP gas	64.1%
Wood	30.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	21	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	45	26.5%
Households with children under 18	66	38.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	42.4%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.0%	24.3%
Married	66.4%	54.3%
Separated	1.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.9%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.7%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	15.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	52.5%
High school	15	15.2%
College / grad school	17	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 23.1%

Retail trade 17.9%

Other services 17.0%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 15.1%

Construction 9.4%

Education & healthcare 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.9%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	35.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	15.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.6

Poverty

All people 32.6%

Under 18 years 71.3%

18 and over 23.6%

Married-couple families 31.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.8%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.3%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	29.7%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	503	93.7%
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)	537	100.0%
Born in same state	537	100.0%
Born in different state	239	44.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	11.9%
French	53	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	3.4%
Polish	6	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	77.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72051

What city is ZIP code 72051 in?

ZIP code 72051 is primarily assigned to Fox, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72051 in?

ZIP code 72051 falls within Stone County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72051 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 72051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72051?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72051?

5% 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 72051 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 72051 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72051 in?

ZIP code 72051 observes the CST timezone.