72840 ZIP Code — Hartman, AR

Johnson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72840 is located in Hartman, Arkansas, within Johnson County. It covers approximately 46.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72840

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 $98,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,861. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,404

population

46.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartman	Acceptable
Hartman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72832 Coal Hill (5 mi) 72821 Altus (7.8 mi) 72863 Scranton (8.8 mi) 72865 Subiaco (10.7 mi) 72830 Clarksville (11.5 mi) 72851 New Blaine (13.4 mi) 72855 Paris (14.1 mi) 72845 Knoxville (15 mi) 72949 Ozark (16.4 mi) 72839 Hagarville (16.5 mi) 72846 Lamar (16.8 mi) 72852 Oark (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,404
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	46.80 sq mi
Water area	2.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.4699
Longitude	-93.6085
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	72.5%	62.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	26.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	10.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,404

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$40,861

Median household income

$17,251

Per capita income

$98,500

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

868

Housing units

13.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

112

10–14

146

15–19

20–24

128

25–34

167

145

35–44

188

165

45–54

214

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	640	26.6%
18 and over	1,764	73.4%
65 and over	351	14.6%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.9%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Asian 2.9%

Black or African American 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,045	80.9%
Two or more races	212	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	124	4.9%
Asian	74	2.9%
Black or African American	73	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.5%	62.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	26.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	10.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 17.6%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	17.6%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	1.7%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$40,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,500
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.9%
1 vehicle	36.9%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.9%
Electricity	48.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	409	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	230	26.1%
Female householder, no spouse	231	26.2%
Households with children under 18	373	42.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	30.3%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.7%	24.0%
Married	53.3%	49.3%
Separated	1.4%	0.7%
Widowed	2.5%	12.7%
Divorced	14.1%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.5%
Kindergarten	10	2.5%
Elementary school	287	70.9%
High school	81	20.0%
College / grad school	25	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 12.1%

Construction 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Public administration 4.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	15.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 34.5%

Under 18 years 50.1%

18 and over 29.0%

Married-couple families 29.6%

Female-led households 49.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	85.3%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	208	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	12.5%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.6%
Public insurance	56.6%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,177	90.6%
Spanish	172	7.9%
Other Indo-European	172	7.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,223	92.5%
Born in same state	2,217	92.2%
Born in different state	1,455	60.5%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	181	7.5%
Not a US citizen	74	40.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	549	22.8%
Italian	288	12%
French	188	7.8%
Norwegian	23	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	0.7%
Polish	4	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72840

What city is ZIP code 72840 in?

ZIP code 72840 is primarily assigned to Hartman, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72840 in?

ZIP code 72840 falls within Johnson County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72840?

35% of residents in ZIP code 72840 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72840?

13% 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 72840 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 72840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72840 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72840 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72840 in?

ZIP code 72840 observes the CST timezone.