72842 ZIP Code — Havana, AR

Yell County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72842 is located in Havana, Arkansas, within Yell County. It covers approximately 78.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,126 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72842

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 $91,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,409. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

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 (25%) 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 72842 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,126

population

78.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Havana	Acceptable
Havana	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72824 Belleville (7 mi) 72833 Danville (9.9 mi) 72855 Paris (12.5 mi) 72943 Magazine (12.5 mi) 72865 Subiaco (14.3 mi) 72838 Gravelly (15.6 mi) 72860 Rover (15.9 mi) 72851 New Blaine (16.9 mi) 72863 Scranton (17.6 mi) 72857 Plainview (17.6 mi) 72827 Bluffton (18.5 mi) 72927 Booneville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,126
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	78.61 sq mi
Water area	2.27 sq mi
Latitude	35.1085
Longitude	-93.6014
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	56.8%	50.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	34.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.9%	1.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,126

Population

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$48,409

Median household income

$25,995

Per capita income

$91,800

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

535

Housing units

13.1%

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	357	31.7%
18 and over	769	68.3%
65 and over	203	18.0%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.4%

Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

Other race 17.5%

Black or African American 2.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	827	60.4%
Hispanic or Latino	244	17.8%
Other race	240	17.5%
Black or African American	31	2.3%
Two or more races	17	1.2%
Asian	9	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	50.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	34.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.9%	1.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 22.9%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	22.9%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$48,409

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.5%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,800
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.4%
Electricity	39.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	184	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	47	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	66	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	109	26.8%
Households with children under 18	157	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	150	36.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	18.9%
Married	54.8%	52.7%
Separated	0.0%	6.1%
Widowed	5.1%	2.7%
Divorced	11.8%	19.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 19.4%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.0%
Kindergarten	81	28.1%
Elementary school	91	31.6%
High school	106	36.8%
College / grad school	7	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 22.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.1%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Retail trade 7.5%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 3.3%

Professional & management 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Transportation & utilities 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	35.2%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	6.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.0%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	21.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 5.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.1%
Public insurance	54.0%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	16.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,087	96.5%
Spanish	49	4.5%
Other Indo-European	46	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,040	92.4%
Born in same state	1,031	91.6%
Born in different state	786	69.8%
Foreign born	9	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	86	7.6%
Not a US citizen	12	14.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	102	9.1%
Italian	93	8.3%
Arab	88	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	21	1.9%
English	15	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72842

What city is ZIP code 72842 in?

ZIP code 72842 is primarily assigned to Havana, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72842 in?

ZIP code 72842 falls within Yell County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72842 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72842 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72842?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72842 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 72842 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72842 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 72842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72842 in?

ZIP code 72842 observes the CST timezone.