72060 ZIP Code — Griffithville, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72060 is located in Griffithville, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 79.26 square miles and serves a population of 546 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72060

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 $86,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,583. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 72060 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

546

population

79.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72060 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72060

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Griffithville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72068 Higginson (6.9 mi) 72040 Des Arc (10 mi) 72082 Kensett (10.4 mi) 72143 Searcy (11.5 mi) 72102 Mc Rae (11.8 mi) 72149 Searcy (12.5 mi) 72012 Beebe (15.9 mi) 72176 Ward (16.1 mi) 72010 Bald Knob (17.8 mi) 72017 Biscoe (18.4 mi) 72081 Judsonia (19 mi) 72006 Augusta (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	546
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	79.26 sq mi
Water area	1.85 sq mi
Latitude	35.0861
Longitude	-91.6280
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.0%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.9%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.7%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

546

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$39,583

Median household income

$22,527

Per capita income

$86,800

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

339

Housing units

6.9%

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	137	25.1%
18 and over	409	74.9%
65 and over	94	17.2%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	546	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.0%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.9%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.7%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 25.7%

$35k–$50k 27.5%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	25.7%
$35k–$50k	27.5%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$39,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,800
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	40.3%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.4%
Electricity	45.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	110	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	51	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	59	26.6%
Households with children under 18	72	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	32.4%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	21.4%
Married	59.0%	55.6%
Separated	0.0%	7.1%
Widowed	1.4%	4.6%
Divorced	14.4%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 53.7%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	2.8%
Elementary school	81	57.0%
High school	29	20.4%
College / grad school	28	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.2%

Retail trade 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Public administration 11.1%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Construction 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Professional & management 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	30.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	24.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	32.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	35.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	13.1%
18–64 years	24.8%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	43.4%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	531	97.3%
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)	546	100.0%
Born in same state	538	98.5%
Born in different state	431	78.9%
Foreign born	8	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	7.7%
English	25	4.6%
French	14	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	1.6%
Arab	8	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72060

What city is ZIP code 72060 in?

ZIP code 72060 is primarily assigned to Griffithville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72060 in?

ZIP code 72060 falls within Prairie County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72060?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72060?

20% of residents in ZIP code 72060 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72060 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 72060 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72060 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 72060 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72060 in?

ZIP code 72060 observes the CST timezone.