72512 ZIP Code — Horseshoe Bend, AR

Izard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72512 is located in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, within Izard County. It covers approximately 21.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72512

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 $103,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,750. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 66% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 72512 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,423

population

21.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Horseshoe Bend	Acceptable
Horseshoe Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72536 Franklin (2.6 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (4.2 mi) 72587 Wiseman (7.3 mi) 72573 Sage (8.3 mi) 72513 Ash Flat (8.5 mi) 72539 Glencoe (10.5 mi) 72565 Oxford (10.6 mi) 72517 Brockwell (10.9 mi) 72532 Evening Shade (11.8 mi) 72577 Sidney (11.9 mi) 72556 Melbourne (12.1 mi) 72561 Mount Pleasant (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,423
Population density	113 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	21.50 sq mi
Water area	1.30 sq mi
Latitude	36.1456
Longitude	-91.7685
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	66.4%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,423

Population

113

People per sq mi

53.1

Median age

$38,750

Median household income

$24,125

Per capita income

$103,200

Median home value

$615

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

24.9%

Poverty rate

16.3%

Unemployment

987

Housing units

22.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

158

25–34

170

108

35–44

117

45–54

55–59

105

60–64

191

65–74

207

134

75–84

144

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	398	16.4%
18 and over	2,025	83.6%
65 and over	757	31.2%
Median age	53.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Two or more races 9.2%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,120	78.9%
Hispanic or Latino	263	9.8%
Two or more races	248	9.2%
Other race	29	1.1%
Black or African American	13	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 15.5%

$25k–$35k 19.2%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	15.5%
$25k–$35k	19.2%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$38,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%

$50k–$100k 34.4%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,200
Median rent / month	$615
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	22.7%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	43.1%
1960–1969	6.6%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	51.8%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	40.4%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	80.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	486	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	157	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	235	26.0%
Households with children under 18	167	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	492	54.4%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.0%	14.8%
Married	63.0%	50.4%
Separated	3.3%	0.3%
Widowed	9.4%	19.3%
Divorced	9.4%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 29.1%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.8%
Kindergarten	24	7.7%
Elementary school	171	54.6%
High school	68	21.7%
College / grad school	38	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.7%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Construction 7.5%

Public administration 5.3%

Retail trade 4.5%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	44.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 24.9%

Under 18 years 43.5%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 14.0%

Female-led households 52.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.7%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	51.7%
High cholesterol	46.7%
Diabetes	17.8%
Heart disease	14.3%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	14.0%
Cancer	11.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	9.9%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	308	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.7%
Public insurance	70.9%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,293	94.6%
Spanish	11	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,416	99.7%
Born in same state	2,400	99.1%
Born in different state	834	34.4%
Foreign born	16	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	14.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	517	21.3%
French	309	12.8%
Arab	96	4%
English	36	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	30	1.2%
Polish	13	0.5%
Irish	6	0.2%
Norwegian	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72512

What city is ZIP code 72512 in?

ZIP code 72512 is primarily assigned to Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72512 in?

ZIP code 72512 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72512 have a large retiree population?

66% of households in ZIP code 72512 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72512 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 72512 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72512?

25% of residents in ZIP code 72512 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72512 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 72512 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72512 in?

ZIP code 72512 observes the CST timezone.