72640 ZIP Code — Hasty, AR

Newton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72640 is located in Hasty, Arkansas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 21.25 square miles and serves a population of 472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72640

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,900.

Median household income is $72,788. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 55% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 20% 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 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72640 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

472

population

21.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72640 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72640

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72640. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hasty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72685 Western Grove (3 mi) 72683 Vendor (6.2 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (6.8 mi) 72641 Jasper (9.3 mi) 72633 Everton (10.6 mi) 72655 Mount Judea (12.1 mi) 72666 Parthenon (14.4 mi) 72675 Saint Joe (16.2 mi) 72624 Compton (16.5 mi) 72601 Harrison (16.9 mi) 72682 Valley Springs (17.8 mi) 72856 Pelsor (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	472
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	21.25 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	36.0169
Longitude	-93.0470
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

472

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$72,788

Median household income

$22,652

Per capita income

$159,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

36.8%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	133	28.2%
18 and over	339	71.8%
65 and over	48	10.2%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3%

Group	Count	%
White	426	90.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	32	6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 26.8%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 33.9%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	26.8%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	33.9%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
Median income	$72,788

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 42.1%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	9.0%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	39.8%
1960–1969	17.4%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.3%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.2%
Electricity	29.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Wood	53.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	13	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	18	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	38	20.8%
Households with children under 18	78	42.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	48	26.2%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.1%	3.6%
Married	67.4%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	21.5%	11.8%
Divorced	0.0%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 33.4%

HS graduate 20.7%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 20.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	27.0%
Elementary school	14	37.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	13	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.7%

Retail trade 38.3%

Construction 15.0%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	49.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	38.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	55.0%
Other means	6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.1%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	463	98.1%
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)	472	100.0%
Born in same state	472	100.0%
Born in different state	368	78.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	68.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72640

What city is ZIP code 72640 in?

ZIP code 72640 is primarily assigned to Hasty, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72640 in?

ZIP code 72640 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72640 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72640 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72640 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 72640 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72640?

The median home value in ZIP code 72640 is $159,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 72640?

ZIP code 72640 has an estimated population of 472 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72640 in?

ZIP code 72640 observes the CST timezone.