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Izard County
Franklin, AR
72536
72536 ZIP Code — Franklin, AR
Izard County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72536 is located in
Franklin ,
Arkansas ,
within Izard County .
It covers approximately 24.03 square miles and serves a population of
385 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72536
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $72,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,429. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 72536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
385
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
065
Geography
Land area
24.03 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
36.1218
Longitude
-91.8045
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.9%
61.4%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
23.8%
28.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
9.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$56,429
Median household income
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 83 21.6% 18 and over 302 78.4% 65 and over 122 31.7% Median age 55.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % White 344 84.1% Two or more races 36 8.8% Hispanic or Latino 24 5.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.7% Other race 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.9%
61.4%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
23.8%
28.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
11.3%
9.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.2%
4.0%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 9.2% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 4.6% $35k–$50k 7.2% $50k–$75k 36.2% $75k–$100k 28.9% $100k–$150k 5.3% Median income $56,429
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $72,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.1% Renter occupied 9.9% Vacant 14.6% Single-family detached 82.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.4% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.99
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.1% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 6.2% 1980–1989 18.5% 1970–1979 28.1% 1960–1969 21.9% 1950–1959 5.1% 1940–1949 3.9% 1939 or earlier 1.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.1% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 61.2% 3 bedrooms 17.4% 4 bedrooms 11.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 28.9% 2 vehicles 46.1% 3 or more 23.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 70.4% Propane / LP gas 28.9% Wood 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 55.9% Cohabiting couple 13 8.6% Male householder, no spouse 20 13.2% Female householder, no spouse 34 22.4% Households with children under 18 27 17.8% Households with seniors (65+) 81 53.3% Average household size 2.53
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.1% 23.5% Married 37.8% 52.5% Separated 1.1% 1.9% Widowed 0.0% 6.8% Divorced 13.0% 15.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.5%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.2% Bachelor's or higher 18.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 33 34.7% High school 45 47.4% College / grad school 17 17.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
33.0%
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 30.2% Service 33.0% Sales & office 1.9% Natural resources & construction 3.8% Production & transportation 31.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.8% Government 6.6% Self-employed 7.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.8% Carpool 8.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.7% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
70.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.1% Retirement income 41.4% Supplemental Security 9.9% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 8.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.7% High blood pressure 45.0% High cholesterol 42.3% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 10.7% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 33.7% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 12.0% Cancer 8.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.5% Binge drinking 12.8% No physical activity 32.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.4% Depression 24.9% Fair or poor health 23.5% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 16.1% No health insurance 13.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 52.2% Cholesterol screening 90.3% Teeth loss 20.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 11.9%
Disability % Any disability 23.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 27.8% 65 and over 34.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.9% Public insurance 53.2% No insurance 7.8% Uninsured under 19 4.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 380 98.7% 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) 382 99.2% Born in same state 382 99.2% Born in different state 253 65.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.8% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 146 37.9% French 88 22.9% Arab 9 2.3%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 7 1.8% Irish 6 1.6% Polish 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.5% Internet access 79.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72536
What city is ZIP code 72536 in?
ZIP code 72536 is primarily assigned to Franklin, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72536 in?
ZIP code 72536 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72536 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 72536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72536 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 72536 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 72536 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 72536 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72536?
21% of residents in ZIP code 72536 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 72536 in?
ZIP code 72536 observes the CST timezone.
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