72537 ZIP Code — Gamaliel, AR

Baxter County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72537 is located in Gamaliel, Arkansas, within Baxter County. It covers approximately 28.63 square miles and serves a population of 578 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72537

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 $110,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,952. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 60% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 54%.

Overall, ZIP code 72537 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

578

population

28.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gamaliel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72544 Henderson (2.9 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (5.3 mi) 72538 Gepp (7.2 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (9.2 mi) 72531 Elizabeth (9.6 mi) 72653 Mountain Home (12.2 mi) 65626 Caulfield (12.5 mi) 72583 Viola (12.8 mi) 65666 Hardenville (13.1 mi) 72578 Sturkie (13.6 mi) 65760 Tecumseh (13.6 mi) 65655 Gainesville (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	578
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	28.63 sq mi
Water area	4.39 sq mi
Latitude	36.4381
Longitude	-92.2323
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	60.7%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

578

Population

People per sq mi

66.2

Median age

$50,952

Median household income

$34,679

Per capita income

$110,600

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

2.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

514

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	578	100.0%
65 and over	314	54.3%
Median age	66.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	574	99.3%
Two or more races	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 26.5%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 32.1%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	26.5%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	32.1%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
Median income	$50,952

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,600
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	43.5%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.8%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.8%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	36.1%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.9%
Propane / LP gas	54.3%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	215	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	68	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	28	8.6%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	208	64.2%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.4%	0.0%
Married	68.8%	81.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	8.2%
Divorced	15.9%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 43.9%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 55.1%

Finance & real estate 27.2%

Wholesale trade 11.0%

Public administration 6.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.4%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	33.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 2.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.2%
Retirement income	66.0%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	43.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	59.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	98	17.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	53.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	65.9%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	65.6%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	578	100.0%
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)	578	100.0%
Born in same state	569	98.4%
Born in different state	90	15.6%
Foreign born	9	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	10.2%
English	24	4.2%
Polish	16	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	2.8%
French	8	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.1%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72537

What city is ZIP code 72537 in?

ZIP code 72537 is primarily assigned to Gamaliel, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72537 in?

ZIP code 72537 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72537 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 72537 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72537 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 72537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72537?

15% 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 72537 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 72537 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72537 in?

ZIP code 72537 observes the CST timezone.