72550 ZIP Code — Locust Grove, AR

Independence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72550 is located in Locust Grove, Arkansas, within Independence County. It covers approximately 47.85 square miles and serves a population of 675 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72550

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $67,962. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 72550 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

675

population

47.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72550 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72550

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Locust Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72527 Desha (5.3 mi) 72523 Concord (6.4 mi) 72534 Floral (7.8 mi) 72501 Batesville (8.9 mi) 72555 Marcella (10.6 mi) 72568 Pleasant Plains (11.7 mi) 72546 Ida (12.2 mi) 72530 Drasco (12.8 mi) 72567 Pleasant Grove (13.3 mi) 72571 Rosie (14.2 mi) 72581 Tumbling Shoals (14.8 mi) 72179 Wilburn (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	675
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	47.85 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	35.7010
Longitude	-91.7781
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	35.5%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.9%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

675

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$67,962

Median household income

$36,632

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

99.0%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

322

Housing units

5.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	140	20.7%
18 and over	535	79.3%
65 and over	166	24.6%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	675	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.9%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 31.5%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	31.5%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	11.5%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$67,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.8%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	99.0%
Renter occupied	1.0%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	42.5%
1970–1979	6.8%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	54.5%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.1%
Electricity	33.9%
Propane / LP gas	35.9%
Wood	7.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	43.4%
Cohabiting couple	38	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	92	31.2%
Female householder, no spouse	37	12.5%
Households with children under 18	84	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	46.4%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	31.1%
Married	49.6%	41.0%
Separated	0.0%	9.6%
Widowed	3.4%	8.9%
Divorced	30.3%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 45.6%

Some college, no degree 29.9%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	7.1%
Kindergarten	5	3.6%
Elementary school	82	58.6%
High school	24	17.1%
College / grad school	19	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.5%

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%

Public administration 10.5%

Retail trade 10.1%

Wholesale trade 8.2%

Construction 3.5%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	8.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	17.1%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 10.0%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.1%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	33.9%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	58.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	648	96.0%
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)	675	100.0%
Born in same state	675	100.0%
Born in different state	509	75.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	157	23.3%
Italian	66	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	8.3%
Irish	11	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72550

What city is ZIP code 72550 in?

ZIP code 72550 is primarily assigned to Locust Grove, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72550 in?

ZIP code 72550 falls within Independence County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72550 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 72550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72550?

6% 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 population of ZIP code 72550?

ZIP code 72550 has an estimated population of 675 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72550?

The median household income in ZIP code 72550 is $67,962, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72550 in?

ZIP code 72550 observes the CST timezone.