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Jefferson County
Humphrey, AR
72073
72073 ZIP Code — Humphrey, AR
Jefferson County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72073 is located in
Humphrey ,
Arkansas ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 113.70 square miles and serves a population of
887 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72073
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $69,219. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% 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.
Overall, ZIP code 72073 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
887
Population density
8 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
113.70 sq mi
Water area
3.97 sq mi
Latitude
34.3936
Longitude
-91.6443
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.1%
57.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
45.3%
28.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
16.2%
12.1%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.1%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$69,219
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 198 22.3% 18 and over 689 77.7% 65 and over 122 13.8% Median age 35.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
10.7%
Group Count % White 783 88.3% Black or African American 95 10.7% Two or more races 9 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
37.1%
57.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
45.3%
28.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
16.2%
12.1%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.5%
2.1%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.3% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 13.6% $35k–$50k 10.6% $50k–$75k 9.9% $75k–$100k 15.9% $100k–$150k 25.8% $150k–$200k 6.6% Median income $69,219
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $95,600 Median rent / month $765 Owner occupied 75.8% Renter occupied 24.2% Vacant 43.7% Single-family detached 62.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.6% 2000–2009 9.1% 1990–1999 23.1% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 10.3% 1960–1969 29.1% 1950–1959 7.6% 1940–1949 1.7% 1939 or earlier 4.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 3.5% 2 bedrooms 18.1% 3 bedrooms 68.8% 4 bedrooms 6.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 21.5% 2 vehicles 43.7% 3 or more 30.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 29.5% Electricity 53.6% Propane / LP gas 16.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 189 62.6% Cohabiting couple 24 7.9% Male householder, no spouse 44 14.6% Female householder, no spouse 45 14.9% Households with children under 18 89 29.5% Households with seniors (65+) 85 28.1% Average household size 2.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.3% 23.8% Married 54.9% 56.0% Separated 4.6% 0.0% Widowed 2.7% 5.6% Divorced 7.4% 14.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.0%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.5% Bachelor's or higher 5.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 68 30.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 39 17.7% High school 43 19.5% College / grad school 70 31.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Agriculture & mining
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.0%
Professional & management
5.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.8% Service 16.5% Sales & office 11.9% Natural resources & construction 12.4% Production & transportation 33.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 78.8% Government 9.3% Self-employed 11.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.4% Carpool 3.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.7% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 25.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 21.9% Retirement income 16.2% Supplemental Security 3.6% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 18.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.9% High blood pressure 41.4% High cholesterol 39.1% Diabetes 13.6% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.7% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 31.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.9% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 15.9% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 14.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 56.8% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 18.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 3.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.9% 65 and over 45.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.4% Public insurance 39.6% No insurance 7.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 773 87.1% 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) 887 100.0% Born in same state 887 100.0% Born in different state 705 79.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 170 19.2% French 88 9.9% Irish 6 0.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 5 0.6% German 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.0% Internet access 83.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72073
What city is ZIP code 72073 in?
ZIP code 72073 is primarily assigned to Humphrey, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72073 in?
ZIP code 72073 falls within Arkansas County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72073?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72073?
The median home value in ZIP code 72073 is $95,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 72073?
ZIP code 72073 has an estimated population of 887 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72073?
The median household income in ZIP code 72073 is $69,219, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72073 in?
ZIP code 72073 observes the CST timezone.
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