72635 ZIP Code — Gassville, AR

Baxter County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72635 is located in Gassville, Arkansas, within Baxter County. It covers approximately 31.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,751 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72635

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 $116,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $44,912. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 72635 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,751

population

31.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72635 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72635

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72635. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gassville	Acceptable
Gassville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72626 Cotter (3.2 mi) 72653 Mountain Home (4.6 mi) 72651 Midway (4.9 mi) 72642 Lakeview (4.9 mi) 72634 Flippin (8.1 mi) 72619 Bull Shoals (8.2 mi) 72661 Oakland (10.7 mi) 72687 Yellville (12.5 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (12.7 mi) 72659 Norfork (13.5 mi) 72658 Norfork (14.8 mi) 65729 Pontiac (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,751
Population density	119 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	31.54 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	36.3197
Longitude	-92.4881
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	65.9%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,751

Population

119

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$44,912

Median household income

$21,753

Per capita income

$116,600

Median home value

$827

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

1,214

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

193

Under 5

154

145

5–9

116

157

10–14

126

133

15–19

106

101

20–24

243

25–34

194

227

35–44

182

178

45–54

142

154

55–59

123

110

60–64

226

65–74

180

174

75–84

139

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,015	27.1%
18 and over	2,736	72.9%
65 and over	798	21.3%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,477	90.4%
Two or more races	206	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	97	2.5%
Black or African American	29	0.8%
Asian	24	0.6%
Other race	15	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 25.4%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	25.4%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$44,912

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 10.0%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,600
Median rent / month	$827
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	34.7%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.2%
Electricity	44.0%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	887	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	256	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	307	20.9%
Households with children under 18	424	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	567	38.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	8.9%
Married	65.8%	65.9%
Separated	1.0%	0.4%
Widowed	2.0%	11.1%
Divorced	11.9%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 44.1%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	8.6%
Kindergarten	52	6.0%
Elementary school	391	45.0%
High school	171	19.7%
College / grad school	180	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.6%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Professional & management 7.4%

Other services 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	14.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 37.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	299	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	56.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.5%
Public insurance	56.4%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,404	90.7%
Spanish	20	0.6%
Other Indo-European	15	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,684	98.2%
Born in same state	3,684	98.2%
Born in different state	2,240	59.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	67	1.8%
Not a US citizen	47	70.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	529	14.1%
Arab	464	12.4%
Italian	412	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	171	4.6%
Irish	17	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72635

What city is ZIP code 72635 in?

ZIP code 72635 is primarily assigned to Gassville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72635 in?

ZIP code 72635 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72635?

11% 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 72635 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 72635 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72635 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 72635 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72635?

The median home value in ZIP code 72635 is $116,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 72635 in?

ZIP code 72635 observes the CST timezone.