72937 ZIP Code — Hackett, AR

Sebastian County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72937 is located in Hackett, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. It covers approximately 60.93 square miles and serves a population of 3,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72937

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,440. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72937 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.

3,246

population

60.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hackett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74932 Cameron (6.9 mi) 72940 Huntington (7.9 mi) 72916 Fort Smith (8.8 mi) 74902 Pocola (9.2 mi) 72938 Hartford (10 mi) 72908 Fort Smith (10.8 mi) 72936 Greenwood (11.3 mi) 74953 Poteau (11.8 mi) 72905 Fort Smith (12.8 mi) 72944 Mansfield (13.9 mi) 72903 Fort Smith (14.4 mi) 74901 Arkoma (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,246
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	60.93 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.1466
Longitude	-94.3856
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	53.4%	51.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	15.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,246

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$55,440

Median household income

$32,137

Per capita income

$134,600

Median home value

$762

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,197

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

5–9

10–14

152

15–19

147

20–24

121

25–34

117

35–44

453

45–54

437

138

55–59

134

123

60–64

119

186

65–74

179

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	638	19.7%
18 and over	2,608	80.3%
65 and over	531	16.4%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Two or more races 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,867	84.9%
Two or more races	358	10.6%
Hispanic or Latino	131	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	51.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	15.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$55,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,600
Median rent / month	$762
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	20.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	13.9%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	28.6%
1970–1979	7.9%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	55.4%
4 bedrooms	8.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	49.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.1%
Electricity	67.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	798	59.0%
Cohabiting couple	143	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	195	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	217	16.0%
Households with children under 18	483	35.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	396	29.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	19.8%
Married	58.9%	55.4%
Separated	7.1%	0.6%
Widowed	2.2%	8.0%
Divorced	8.3%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 18.2%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.5%
Kindergarten	29	5.6%
Elementary school	190	36.7%
High school	202	39.0%
College / grad school	89	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.2%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Wholesale trade 8.8%

Professional & management 7.1%

Other services 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Retail trade 5.0%

Construction 4.9%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.0%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.9%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	348	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.1%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,048	93.9%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,244	99.9%
Born in same state	3,220	99.2%
Born in different state	2,109	65.0%
Foreign born	24	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	514	15.8%
French	330	10.2%
Italian	195	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	28	0.9%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72937

What city is ZIP code 72937 in?

ZIP code 72937 is primarily assigned to Hackett, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72937 in?

ZIP code 72937 falls within Sebastian County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72937?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72937 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 72937 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72937?

The median home value in ZIP code 72937 is $134,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 72937?

ZIP code 72937 has an estimated population of 3,246 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72937 in?

ZIP code 72937 observes the CST timezone.