72738 ZIP Code — Hindsville, AR

Madison County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72738 is located in Hindsville, Arkansas, within Madison County. It covers approximately 85.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,282 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72738

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,318. 38% 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. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72738 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,282

population

85.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hindsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72764 Springdale (8.2 mi) 72764 Springdale (8.2 mi) 72703 Fayetteville (10.3 mi) 72740 Huntsville (10.6 mi) 72756 Rogers (12 mi) 72727 Elkins (13 mi) 72745 Lowell (13.4 mi) 72758 Rogers (15.7 mi) 72632 Eureka Springs (16.7 mi) 72732 Garfield (17.1 mi) 72773 Wesley (17.5 mi) 72631 Eureka Springs (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,282
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	85.16 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	36.1751
Longitude	-93.8885
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	41.2%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	11.2%	3.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,282

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$84,318

Median household income

$35,422

Per capita income

$146,200

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

11.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

936

Housing units

15.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

103

5–9

10–14

15–19

104

20–24

148

25–34

108

132

35–44

250

45–54

183

55–59

60–64

128

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	546	23.9%
18 and over	1,736	76.1%
65 and over	359	15.7%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.1%

Two or more races 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

Asian 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Other race 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,770	68.1%
Two or more races	323	12.4%
Hispanic or Latino	318	12.2%
Asian	64	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	2.5%
Other race	61	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.7%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	11.2%	3.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k+ 14.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	11.8%
$200k+	14.2%
Median income	$84,318

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.3%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,200
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	30.3%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	10.1%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	59.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	59.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Wood	19.5%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	590	77.6%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.3%
Male householder, no spouse	112	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	56	7.4%
Households with children under 18	249	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	32.6%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	10.1%
Married	69.2%	76.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	7.2%
Divorced	4.4%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	12.1%
Kindergarten	28	7.7%
Elementary school	212	58.2%
High school	43	11.8%
College / grad school	37	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.9%

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Retail trade 16.8%

Construction 13.5%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Information 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	19.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.4

Poverty

All people 11.4%

Under 18 years 26.7%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 6.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	47.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.3%
Public insurance	52.5%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,038	89.3%
Spanish	27	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,218	97.2%
Born in same state	2,218	97.2%
Born in different state	1,596	69.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	64	2.8%
Not a US citizen	51	79.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	265	11.6%
French	249	10.9%
Arab	201	8.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	84	3.7%
Polish	5	0.2%
Dutch	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72738

What city is ZIP code 72738 in?

ZIP code 72738 is primarily assigned to Hindsville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72738 in?

ZIP code 72738 falls within Madison County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72738 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 72738 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72738 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 72738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72738?

The median home value in ZIP code 72738 is $146,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 72738?

ZIP code 72738 has an estimated population of 2,282 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72738 in?

ZIP code 72738 observes the CST timezone.