72055 ZIP Code — Gillett, AR

Arkansas County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72055 is located in Gillett, Arkansas, within Arkansas County. It covers approximately 93.72 square miles and serves a population of 629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72055

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,364. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

629

population

93.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gillett	Acceptable
Gillett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72166 Tichnor (8 mi) 71643 Gould (10.6 mi) 71639 Dumas (12.5 mi) 72042 De Witt (13.7 mi) 72048 Ethel (15.5 mi) 71674 Watson (17.6 mi) 72160 Stuttgart (17.7 mi) 72003 Almyra (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	629
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	93.72 sq mi
Water area	7.67 sq mi
Latitude	34.1019
Longitude	-91.3659
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	39.6%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

629

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$66,364

Median household income

$29,568

Per capita income

$98,800

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

14.6%

Unemployment

327

Housing units

24.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	174	27.7%
18 and over	455	72.3%
65 and over	119	18.9%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.1%

Black or African American 10.3%

Two or more races 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	529	84.1%
Black or African American	65	10.3%
Two or more races	25	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 25.6%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	25.6%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$66,364

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,800
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	34.7%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	52.8%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.0%
Electricity	50.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	13	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	35	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	72	29.3%
Households with children under 18	64	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	32.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	28.6%
Married	56.8%	44.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	19.7%
Divorced	10.9%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	11.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	111	62.0%
High school	41	22.9%
College / grad school	7	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.1%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Other services 8.9%

Retail trade 7.8%

Public administration 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Construction 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.5%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	21.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.9%
Retirement income	23.6%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1	0.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	6.9%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	607	96.5%
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)	629	100.0%
Born in same state	625	99.4%
Born in different state	497	79.0%
Foreign born	4	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	116	18.4%
French	61	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72055

What city is ZIP code 72055 in?

ZIP code 72055 is primarily assigned to Gillett, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72055 in?

ZIP code 72055 falls within Arkansas County, Arkansas.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72055?

The median home value in ZIP code 72055 is $98,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 72055?

ZIP code 72055 has an estimated population of 629 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72055?

The median household income in ZIP code 72055 is $66,364, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72055 in?

ZIP code 72055 observes the CST timezone.