72838 ZIP Code — Gravelly, AR

Yell County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72838 is located in Gravelly, Arkansas, within Yell County. It covers approximately 17.94 square miles and serves a population of 218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72838

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,000.

Median household income is $80,324. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 45%.

Overall, ZIP code 72838 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

218

population

17.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gravelly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72827 Bluffton (4.3 mi) 72841 Harvey (5.3 mi) 72950 Parks (12.5 mi) 72857 Plainview (14 mi) 72833 Danville (14.6 mi) 72842 Havana (15.6 mi) 72860 Rover (15.7 mi) 71969 Sims (15.9 mi) 71965 Pencil Bluff (17.1 mi) 71970 Story (17.9 mi) 72824 Belleville (18.8 mi) 71961 Oden (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	218
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	17.94 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	34.8904
Longitude	-93.6735
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.3%	50.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	34.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

218

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$80,324

Median household income

$38,382

Per capita income

$88,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

103

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	18.3%
18 and over	178	81.7%
65 and over	45	20.6%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	218	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.3%	50.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	34.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.0%

$25k–$35k 29.1%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	29.1%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
Median income	$80,324

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 55.3%

$100k–$150k 44.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	17.5%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	68.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	70.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	55.3%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	43.7%
Propane / LP gas	41.7%
Wood	14.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	46	44.7%
Cohabiting couple	30	29.1%
Male householder, no spouse	27	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	13	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	43.7%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	17.2%
Married	45.5%	50.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	26.7%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	32.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 56.7%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	60.0%
High school	16	40.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.9%

Manufacturing 23.8%

Construction 20.6%

Finance & real estate 20.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	44.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	20.6%
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)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	72.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	44.1%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	12.4%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.9%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	38.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	18.8%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	46.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	27.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	44.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	52.6%
65 and over	60.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	65.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	218	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)	218	100.0%
Born in same state	218	100.0%
Born in different state	160	73.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	13.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	73.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72838

What city is ZIP code 72838 in?

ZIP code 72838 is primarily assigned to Gravelly, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72838 in?

ZIP code 72838 falls within Yell County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72838 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 72838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72838 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 72838 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72838?

The median home value in ZIP code 72838 is $88,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72838?

Health data for ZIP code 72838 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 72838 in?

ZIP code 72838 observes the CST timezone.