72638 ZIP Code — Green Forest, AR

Carroll County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72638 is located in Green Forest, Arkansas, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 180.33 square miles and serves a population of 6,929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72638

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 $152,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $60,440. 40% 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. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72638 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,929

population

180.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72638 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72638

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Green Forest	Acceptable
Green Forest	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72611 Alpena (5.2 mi) 72616 Berryville (8 mi) 72660 Oak Grove (13.7 mi) 72624 Compton (15.2 mi) 72670 Ponca (15.8 mi) 72662 Omaha (17.2 mi) 72742 Kingston (17.3 mi) 72601 Harrison (18.9 mi) 65739 Ridgedale (19 mi) 65611 Blue Eye (19.5 mi) 72632 Eureka Springs (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,929
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	180.33 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	36.2801
Longitude	-93.4141
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	52.5%	50.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	33.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	12.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

6,929

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$60,440

Median household income

$23,893

Per capita income

$152,900

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,120

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

197

Under 5

191

282

5–9

272

266

10–14

258

323

15–19

313

164

20–24

159

363

25–34

352

506

35–44

490

446

45–54

431

167

55–59

161

248

60–64

240

355

65–74

344

169

75–84

163

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,771	25.6%
18 and over	5,158	74.4%
65 and over	1,100	15.9%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.8%

Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

Two or more races 14.7%

Other race 3.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,019	59.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,469	17.5%
Two or more races	1,235	14.7%
Other race	327	3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	232	2.8%
Asian	87	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	50.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	33.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.3%	12.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$60,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,900
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	51.5%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
Wood	8.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,139	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	127	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	335	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	864	35.1%
Households with children under 18	794	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	897	36.4%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	26.1%
Married	50.2%	45.6%
Separated	3.5%	4.8%
Widowed	7.0%	10.1%
Divorced	6.8%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	115	5.9%
Kindergarten	79	4.0%
Elementary school	911	46.7%
High school	478	24.5%
College / grad school	369	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 39.4%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Retail trade 7.7%

Other services 7.0%

Construction 5.4%

Professional & management 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	35.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	10.7%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.7

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 27.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	406	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.0%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,541	94.4%
Spanish	692	10.6%
Other Indo-European	501	7.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	183	2.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,965	86.1%
Born in same state	5,875	84.8%
Born in different state	3,602	52.0%
Foreign born	90	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	964	13.9%
Not a US citizen	84	8.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	518	7.5%
French	447	6.5%
Arab	274	4%
Polish	108	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	90	1.3%
Dutch	13	0.2%
German	12	0.2%
Irish	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72638

What city is ZIP code 72638 in?

ZIP code 72638 is primarily assigned to Green Forest, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72638 in?

ZIP code 72638 falls within Carroll County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72638?

17% of residents in ZIP code 72638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72638 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 72638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72638?

The median home value in ZIP code 72638 is $152,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 72638?

ZIP code 72638 has an estimated population of 6,929 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72638 in?

ZIP code 72638 observes the CST timezone.