72641 ZIP Code — Jasper, AR

Newton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72641 is located in Jasper, Arkansas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 112.47 square miles and serves a population of 2,323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72641

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $173,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $37,049. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) 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 72641 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,323

population

112.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72641 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72641

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72641. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jasper	Acceptable
Jasper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72666 Parthenon (6 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (6 mi) 72683 Vendor (6.4 mi) 72624 Compton (8.3 mi) 72640 Hasty (9.3 mi) 72670 Ponca (10.8 mi) 72628 Deer (11 mi) 72685 Western Grove (12.2 mi) 72655 Mount Judea (14.1 mi) 72742 Kingston (16.3 mi) 72633 Everton (17.6 mi) 72601 Harrison (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,323
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	112.47 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	35.9991
Longitude	-93.2128
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	65.0%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,323

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$37,049

Median household income

$26,624

Per capita income

$173,900

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

929

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

109

35–44

178

45–54

159

55–59

107

60–64

208

65–74

185

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	433	18.6%
18 and over	1,890	81.4%
65 and over	621	26.7%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,225	93.3%
Hispanic or Latino	62	2.6%
Other race	62	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.9%
Black or African American	10	0.4%
Two or more races	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 24.3%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	24.3%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	19.9%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$37,049

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 29.0%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,900
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	24.0%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	22.0%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.6%
Electricity	47.3%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%
Wood	19.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	385	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	28	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	321	33.9%
Female householder, no spouse	212	22.4%
Households with children under 18	134	14.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	433	45.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	20.8%
Married	47.1%	44.4%
Separated	0.8%	3.5%
Widowed	4.8%	15.6%
Divorced	24.8%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 34.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.8%
Kindergarten	78	15.6%
Elementary school	168	33.5%
High school	87	17.4%
College / grad school	144	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.4%

Retail trade 14.3%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Construction 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Information 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Professional & management 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	28.9%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	14.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.3%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	5.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	272	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,197	94.6%
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)	2,276	98.0%
Born in same state	2,274	97.9%
Born in different state	1,478	63.6%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	47	2.0%
Not a US citizen	39	83.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	178	7.7%
Italian	162	7%
Arab	100	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	43	1.9%
German	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72641

What city is ZIP code 72641 in?

ZIP code 72641 is primarily assigned to Jasper, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72641 in?

ZIP code 72641 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72641 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 72641 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72641 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 72641 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72641?

12% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 72641?

16% of residents in ZIP code 72641 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72641 in?

ZIP code 72641 observes the CST timezone.