72538 ZIP Code — Gepp, AR

Fulton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72538 is located in Gepp, Arkansas, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 43.97 square miles and serves a population of 768 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72538

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

The gap between median ($41,949) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72538 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

768

population

43.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72538 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72538

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gepp	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72544 Henderson (5.8 mi) 72583 Viola (6.1 mi) 72578 Sturkie (6.5 mi) 72537 Gamaliel (7.2 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (7.6 mi) 72531 Elizabeth (8.6 mi) 65626 Caulfield (10.5 mi) 72623 Clarkridge (12.5 mi) 72576 Salem (14.1 mi) 72528 Dolph (14.5 mi) 65760 Tecumseh (17.5 mi) 65790 Pottersville (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	768
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	43.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4378
Longitude	-92.1019
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	63.0%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	8.6%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

768

Population

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$41,949

Median household income

$30,178

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

314

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	5.3%
18 and over	727	94.7%
65 and over	302	39.3%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	768	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.0%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	8.6%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 69.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	69.1%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$41,949

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 37.8%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	47.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	52.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	60.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	41.7%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	2.5%
3 or more	63.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.5%
Propane / LP gas	29.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	70.9%
Cohabiting couple	34	12.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	16.7%
Households with children under 18	27	9.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	176	64.0%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.7%	16.4%
Married	52.7%	52.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	29.1%
Divorced	9.6%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	37.4%
High school	4	4.0%
College / grad school	58	58.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.6%

Transportation & utilities 25.9%

Retail trade 15.5%

Wholesale trade 15.2%

Education & healthcare 7.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.8%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	33.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	59.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.6%
Government	2.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	23.5%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.0%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	44.1%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	11.3%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	49.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	48.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	768	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)	768	100.0%
Born in same state	768	100.0%
Born in different state	399	52.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	95	12.4%
Italian	22	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	2.7%
French	7	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72538

What city is ZIP code 72538 in?

ZIP code 72538 is primarily assigned to Gepp, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72538 in?

ZIP code 72538 falls within Fulton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72538 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 72538 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72538 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 72538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72538?

Health data for ZIP code 72538 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72538?

The median household income in ZIP code 72538 is $41,949, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72538 in?

ZIP code 72538 observes the CST timezone.