72936 ZIP Code — Greenwood, AR

Sebastian County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72936 is located in Greenwood, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. It covers approximately 80.92 square miles and serves a population of 14,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72936

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 $172,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,125. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 72936 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,285

population

80.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72905 Fort Smith (3.7 mi) 72940 Huntington (6.2 mi) 72944 Mansfield (11.3 mi) 72937 Hackett (11.3 mi) 72916 Fort Smith (11.4 mi) 72941 Lavaca (12.2 mi) 72933 Charleston (12.8 mi) 72908 Fort Smith (13.9 mi) 72903 Fort Smith (14.1 mi) 72927 Booneville (15.4 mi) 72938 Hartford (16.7 mi) 72919 Fort Smith (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,285
Population density	177 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	80.92 sq mi
Water area	1.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.1984
Longitude	-94.1949
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	40.7%	51.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	15.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

14,285

Population

177

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$68,125

Median household income

$32,366

Per capita income

$172,200

Median home value

$806

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

4,952

Housing units

25.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

410

Under 5

408

550

5–9

549

488

10–14

487

15–19

486

405

20–24

404

911

25–34

909

819

35–44

816

1,007

45–54

1,004

420

55–59

418

262

60–64

262

866

65–74

864

380

75–84

379

147

85+

147

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,525	24.7%
18 and over	10,760	75.3%
65 and over	2,783	19.5%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 2.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,545	83.1%
Two or more races	1,073	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	808	5.4%
Other race	433	2.9%
Black or African American	128	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	92	0.6%
Asian	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	51.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	15.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$68,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,200
Median rent / month	$806
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	21.3%
1990–1999	27.2%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	18.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.0%
Electricity	40.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	5.3%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,386	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	259	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	766	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,341	23.3%
Households with children under 18	2,000	34.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,906	33.1%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	14.3%
Married	60.8%	60.7%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%
Widowed	2.7%	10.8%
Divorced	9.5%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	212	6.3%
Kindergarten	238	7.0%
Elementary school	1,401	41.4%
High school	835	24.7%
College / grad school	696	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Construction 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 19.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,027	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	47.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.3%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,467	94.3%
Spanish	56	0.4%
Other Indo-European	56	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,103	98.7%
Born in same state	14,025	98.2%
Born in different state	8,512	59.6%
Foreign born	78	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	182	1.3%
Not a US citizen	174	95.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,714	12%
Italian	1,232	8.6%
Arab	773	5.4%
English	70	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	47	0.3%
German	27	0.2%
Irish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72936

What city is ZIP code 72936 in?

ZIP code 72936 is primarily assigned to Greenwood, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72936 in?

ZIP code 72936 falls within Sebastian County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72936 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 72936 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72936?

The median home value in ZIP code 72936 is $172,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 72936?

ZIP code 72936 has an estimated population of 14,285 residents, with a density of 177 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72936?

The median household income in ZIP code 72936 is $68,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72936 in?

ZIP code 72936 observes the CST timezone.