72742 ZIP Code — Kingston, AR

Madison County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72742 is located in Kingston, Arkansas, within Madison County. It covers approximately 67.71 square miles and serves a population of 457 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479/870.

About ZIP code 72742

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

Median household income is $85,267. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 35% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 72742 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

457

population

67.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72742 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72742

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72670 Ponca (6 mi) 72776 Witter (9.2 mi) 72624 Compton (9.5 mi) 72740 Huntsville (13 mi) 72752 Pettigrew (13.7 mi) 72666 Parthenon (14.1 mi) 72628 Deer (14.4 mi) 72641 Jasper (16.3 mi) 72638 Green Forest (17.3 mi) 72760 Saint Paul (17.5 mi) 72616 Berryville (17.5 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	457
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	67.71 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	36.0397
Longitude	-93.5005
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479/870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

457

Population

People per sq mi

57.9

Median age

$85,267

Median household income

$35,627

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

337

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	457	100.0%
65 and over	179	39.2%
Median age	57.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	457	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	55.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	46.6%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 23.2%

$50k–$75k 2.7%

$75k–$100k 59.3%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	23.2%
$50k–$75k	2.7%
$75k–$100k	59.3%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
Median income	$85,267

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$300k–$500k 48.7%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	38.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	29.4%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	2.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	27.9%
2 bedrooms	3.6%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	3.0%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	67.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	48.7%
Propane / LP gas	30.0%
Wood	21.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	232	88.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	10	3.8%
Female householder, no spouse	14	5.3%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	45.6%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	92.1%	94.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	5.4%
Divorced	5.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 73.7%

Some college, no degree 3.5%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 74.0%

Public administration 10.4%

Retail trade 4.8%

Professional & management 4.8%

Construction 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	48.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	30.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.9%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	34.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	70.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	457	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)	457	100.0%
Born in same state	457	100.0%
Born in different state	316	69.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	17.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	20	4.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.5%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72742

What city is ZIP code 72742 in?

ZIP code 72742 is primarily assigned to Kingston, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72742 in?

ZIP code 72742 falls within Madison County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72742 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 72742 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72742 have a large veteran population?

35% of civilians in ZIP code 72742 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72742?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72742 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72742 in?

ZIP code 72742 observes the CST timezone.