72938 ZIP Code — Hartford, AR

Sebastian County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72938 is located in Hartford, Arkansas, within Sebastian County. It covers approximately 51.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72938

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 $88,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,103

population

51.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72937 Hackett (10 mi) 72940 Huntington (10.5 mi) 72944 Mansfield (10.8 mi) 74932 Cameron (12.9 mi) 74953 Poteau (13.3 mi) 72936 Greenwood (16.7 mi) 72958 Waldron (17.2 mi) 74902 Pocola (18.3 mi) 72916 Fort Smith (18.8 mi) 74940 Howe (19.6 mi) 72905 Fort Smith (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,103
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	51.99 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	35.0026
Longitude	-94.3669
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	53.3%	51.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,103

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$35,564

Per capita income

$88,800

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

455

Housing units

16.0%

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	249	22.6%
18 and over	854	77.4%
65 and over	152	13.8%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Two or more races 5.5%

Asian 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	967	86.3%
Two or more races	62	5.5%
Asian	55	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1.5%
Other race	17	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.3%	51.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	15.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 14.6%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	14.6%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.1%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 27.1%

$200k–$300k 0.6%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,800
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	24.5%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	55.3%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	27.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.8%
Electricity	52.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	258	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	75	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	73	17.8%
Households with children under 18	136	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	25.5%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.5%	10.8%
Married	68.3%	67.2%
Separated	0.0%	3.2%
Widowed	4.6%	9.0%
Divorced	13.5%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	135	58.2%
High school	48	20.7%
College / grad school	47	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Construction 10.6%

Other services 6.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Retail trade 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	25.0%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.8

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 75.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	15.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	14.5%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	61.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.3%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	17.5%
Uninsured under 19	16.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,033	93.7%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,101	99.8%
Born in same state	1,094	99.2%
Born in different state	693	62.8%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	298	27%
French	106	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	5.8%
Polish	42	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72938

What city is ZIP code 72938 in?

ZIP code 72938 is primarily assigned to Hartford, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72938 in?

ZIP code 72938 falls within Sebastian County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72938?

20% of residents in ZIP code 72938 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72938 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 72938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72938?

The median home value in ZIP code 72938 is $88,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 72938?

ZIP code 72938 has an estimated population of 1,103 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72938 in?

ZIP code 72938 observes the CST timezone.