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Jefferson County
Jefferson, AR
72079
72079 ZIP Code — Jefferson, AR
Jefferson County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72079 is located in
Jefferson ,
Arkansas ,
within Jefferson County .
It covers approximately 20.77 square miles and serves a population of
413 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 501 .
About ZIP code 72079
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) 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 72079 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
413
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
069
Geography
Land area
20.77 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
34.3814
Longitude
-92.1304
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
501
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.3%
57.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
17.6%
28.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
26.1%
12.1%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.1%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$137,200
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 23 5.6% 18 and over 390 94.4% 65 and over 203 49.2% Median age 62.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7%
Group Count % White 384 93% Black or African American 29 7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.3%
57.8%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
17.6%
28.0%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
26.1%
12.1%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.1%
4.0%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 9.3% $50k–$75k 49.7% $75k–$100k 5.6% $100k–$150k 6.8% $150k–$200k 28.6% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $137,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.9% Renter occupied 8.1% Vacant 24.8% Single-family detached 27.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 72.4% Median rooms 6.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 15.9% 2000–2009 26.6% 1990–1999 30.4% 1980–1989 22.0% 1970–1979 5.1% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 19.2% 3 bedrooms 80.8% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 65.8% 2 vehicles 34.2% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 21.1% Electricity 78.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 100 62.1% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 3 1.9% Female householder, no spouse 58 36.0% Households with children under 18 11 6.8% Households with seniors (65+) 141 87.6% Average household size 2.57
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 8.9% 0.0% Married 84.8% 50.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.9% 26.3% Divorced 4.4% 23.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 99.2% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 11 50.0% High school 11 50.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
48.7%
Professional & management
24.6%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Education & healthcare
4.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 7.5% Service 1.1% Sales & office 57.2% Natural resources & construction 4.8% Production & transportation 29.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.6% Government 29.4% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.4% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 3.7% Avg commute (minutes) 27.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 87.6% Retirement income 57.1% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.0% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 23.9% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 5.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.5% Binge drinking 15.8% No physical activity 28.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.3% Depression 25.0% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 16.8% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 58.2% Cholesterol screening 87.5% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 46 11.8%
Disability % Any disability 14.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 29.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 51.3% Public insurance 57.1% No insurance 11.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 413 100.0% 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) 413 100.0% Born in same state 413 100.0% Born in different state 287 69.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 60 14.5% Italian 33 8%
Ancestry Count % English 22 5.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.0% Internet access 81.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72079
What city is ZIP code 72079 in?
ZIP code 72079 is primarily assigned to Jefferson, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72079 in?
ZIP code 72079 falls within Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72079 have a large retiree population?
88% of households in ZIP code 72079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72079 have an older population?
49% of residents in ZIP code 72079 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 72079 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 72079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72079 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 72079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 72079 in?
ZIP code 72079 observes the CST timezone.
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