72440 ZIP Code — Lynn, AR

Lawrence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72440 is located in Lynn, Arkansas, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 5.72 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

186
population
5.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72440 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72440

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City Status
Lynn Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72572 Saffell (5.6 mi) 72458 Powhatan (7 mi) 72469 Strawberry (7.7 mi) 72466 Smithville (8.8 mi) 72471 Swifton (10 mi) 72524 Cord (10.5 mi) 72415 Black Rock (12.1 mi) 72473 Tuckerman (14.7 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (15.4 mi) 72521 Cave City (16.5 mi) 72476 Walnut Ridge (17.5 mi) 72459 Ravenden (17.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 186
Population density 33 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 075
Geography
Land area 5.72 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 35.9564
Longitude -91.2062
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 56.4% 58.8% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 23.6% 30.4% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 20.0% 9.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

186
Population
33
People per sq mi
48.8
Median age
$46,528
Median household income
$30,809
Per capita income
$78,300
Median home value
$825
Median monthly rent
83.3%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
92
Housing units
4.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
Under 5
2
4
5–9
4
6
10–14
5
2
15–19
2
5
20–24
4
11
25–34
9
7
35–44
5
21
45–54
17
1
55–59
1
22
60–64
18
14
65–74
12
4
75–84
4
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182614.0%
18 and over16086.0%
65 and over3820.4%
Median age48.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%
Two or more races 1.1%
GroupCount%
White18498.9%
Two or more races21.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.4% 58.8% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 23.6% 30.4% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 20.0% 9.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 4.0%
Under $10k 3.3%
$10k–$15k 5.6%
$15k–$25k 12.2%
$25k–$35k 4.4%
$35k–$50k 37.8%
$50k–$75k 4.4%
$75k–$100k 13.3%
$100k–$150k 7.8%
$150k–$200k 6.7%
$200k+ 4.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.3%
$10k–$15k5.6%
$15k–$25k12.2%
$25k–$35k4.4%
$35k–$50k37.8%
$50k–$75k4.4%
$75k–$100k13.3%
$100k–$150k7.8%
$150k–$200k6.7%
$200k+4.4%
Median income$46,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.3%
$50k–$100k 50.7%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k–$300k 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$78,300
Median rent / month$825
Owner occupied83.3%
Renter occupied16.7%
Vacant15.9%
Single-family detached71.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes29.0%
Median rooms4.4
Avg household size (owned)1.99

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20098.4%
1990–199932.7%
1980–198910.3%
1970–197914.0%
1960–196914.0%
1950–19599.3%
1940–19494.7%
1939 or earlier6.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms41.1%
3 bedrooms54.2%
4 bedrooms4.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.1%
1 vehicle16.7%
2 vehicles60.0%
3 or more22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity15.6%
Propane / LP gas64.4%
Wood20.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5965.6%
Cohabiting couple44.4%
Male householder, no spouse1820.0%
Female householder, no spouse910.0%
Households with children under 181718.9%
Households with seniors (65+)3741.1%
Average household size2.07

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.1%10.0%
Married59.0%81.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.2%3.8%
Divorced9.6%5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 10.7%
HS graduate 67.3%
Some college, no degree 13.3%
Associate's degree 1.3%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 4.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.0%
Bachelor's or higher4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool415.4%
Kindergarten27.7%
Elementary school1350.0%
High school311.5%
College / grad school415.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.4%
Manufacturing 18.1%
Transportation & utilities 16.7%
Education & healthcare 13.9%
Professional & management 9.7%
Retail trade 8.3%
Public administration 8.3%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Finance & real estate 1.4%
Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.2%
Service8.3%
Sales & office16.7%
Natural resources & construction25.0%
Production & transportation27.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.7%
Government20.8%
Self-employed12.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone97.2%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home2.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)32.5

Poverty

All people 9.7%
Under 18 years 15.4%
18 and over 8.8%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security47.8%
Retirement income31.1%
Supplemental Security8.9%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP7.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.0%
High blood pressure41.2%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke4.0%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.6%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.3%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.4%
Depression26.5%
Fair or poor health21.7%
Poor mental health17.4%
Poor physical health14.6%
No health insurance14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.1%
Visited dentist52.8%
Cholesterol screening86.8%
Teeth loss21.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10.6%
Disability%
Any disability24.2%
Under 183.8%
18–64 years27.9%
65 and over26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.8%
Public insurance52.7%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 1919.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only18297.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)186100.0%
Born in same state18498.9%
Born in different state14779.0%
Foreign born21.1%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab6032.3%
French3016.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian73.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.4%
Internet access74.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72440

What city is ZIP code 72440 in?

ZIP code 72440 is primarily assigned to Lynn, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72440 in?

ZIP code 72440 falls within Lawrence County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72440?

4% 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 72440 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 72440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72440 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 72440 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72440?

The median home value in ZIP code 72440 is $78,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72440 in?

ZIP code 72440 observes the CST timezone.

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