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Jackson County
Grubbs, AR
72431
72431 ZIP Code — Grubbs, AR
Jackson County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72431 is located in
Grubbs ,
Arkansas ,
within Jackson County .
It covers approximately 6.28 square miles and serves a population of
378 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72431
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 72431 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
378
Population density
60 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
6.28 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
35.6515
Longitude
-91.0889
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
63.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
18.8%
25.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
30.7%
9.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.6%
2.0%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 32 8.5% 18 and over 346 91.5% 65 and over 156 41.3% Median age 59.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 345 90.1% Two or more races 33 8.6% Hispanic or Latino 5 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.0%
63.0%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
18.8%
25.5%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
30.7%
9.5%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.6%
2.0%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 11.2% $25k–$35k 11.2% $35k–$50k 9.7% $50k–$75k 8.2% $75k–$100k 11.2% $100k–$150k 38.1% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $675 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 21.2% Single-family detached 68.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.6% 1980–1989 26.5% 1970–1979 37.1% 1960–1969 7.6% 1950–1959 17.1% 1940–1949 10.6% 1939 or earlier 0.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.7% 2 bedrooms 36.5% 3 bedrooms 51.2% 4 bedrooms 5.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 12.7% 2 vehicles 36.6% 3 or more 48.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 80.6% Electricity 17.2% Propane / LP gas 2.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 96 71.6% Cohabiting couple 9 6.7% Male householder, no spouse 21 15.7% Female householder, no spouse 8 6.0% Households with children under 18 18 13.4% Households with seniors (65+) 92 68.7% Average household size 2.82
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.7% 4.0% Married 48.2% 73.0% Separated 3.6% 4.0% Widowed 3.6% 7.9% Divorced 4.9% 11.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
7.4%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.2% Bachelor's or higher 6.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 9 36.0% Elementary school 11 44.0% High school 4 16.0% College / grad school 1 4.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
6.6%
Education & healthcare
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Public administration
2.2%
Finance & real estate
1.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 7.7% Service 2.7% Sales & office 31.3% Natural resources & construction 6.6% Production & transportation 51.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 94.5% Government 5.5% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.5% Carpool 4.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 26.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 76.1% Retirement income 44.8% Supplemental Security 10.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 11.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.9% High blood pressure 46.0% High cholesterol 43.1% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 11.6% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 34.4% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 14.9% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.0% Binge drinking 13.4% No physical activity 39.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.2% Depression 28.5% Fair or poor health 29.4% Poor mental health 18.8% Poor physical health 19.0% No health insurance 18.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 44.1% Cholesterol screening 86.6% Teeth loss 29.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 5.2%
Disability % Any disability 32.0% Under 18 9.4% 18–64 years 18.9% 65 and over 52.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 42.9% Public insurance 59.5% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 9.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 370 97.9% 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) 378 100.0% Born in same state 378 100.0% Born in different state 333 88.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 204 54% French 45 11.9%
Ancestry Count % Italian 24 6.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.4% Internet access 93.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72431
What city is ZIP code 72431 in?
ZIP code 72431 is primarily assigned to Grubbs, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72431 in?
ZIP code 72431 falls within Jackson County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72431 have a large retiree population?
76% of households in ZIP code 72431 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72431 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 72431 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72431?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72431?
Health data for ZIP code 72431 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 72431 in?
ZIP code 72431 observes the CST timezone.
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