72359 ZIP Code — Madison, AR

Saint Francis County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72359 is located in Madison, Arkansas, within Saint Francis County. It covers approximately 0.74 square miles and serves a population of 321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72359

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $40,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $34,545. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (20%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 72359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

321

population

0.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	321
Population density	434 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	0.74 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	35.0220
Longitude	-90.7224
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	84.4%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

321

Population

434

People per sq mi

45.9

Median age

$34,545

Median household income

$28,461

Per capita income

$40,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

29.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	16.2%
18 and over	269	83.8%
65 and over	104	32.4%
Median age	45.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 84%

Hispanic or Latino 8%

Other race 8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	293	84%
Hispanic or Latino	28	8%
Other race	28	8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.4%	66.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.6%	22.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 24.7%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	24.7%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	5.4%
Median income	$34,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.6%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$40,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	30.0%
Single-family detached	54.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	27.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	30.4%
1960–1969	4.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.9%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.7%
1 vehicle	65.1%
2 vehicles	12.0%
3 or more	10.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.0%
Electricity	47.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	23.5%
Cohabiting couple	11	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	50	30.1%
Female householder, no spouse	66	39.8%
Households with children under 18	14	8.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	48.8%
Average household size	1.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	32.8%
Married	28.7%	32.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	23.4%
Divorced	14.0%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.4%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.2%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	74.3%
High school	9	25.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.8%

Finance & real estate 20.7%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Public administration 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	4.4%
Service	41.5%
Sales & office	31.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	23.9%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 29.0%

Under 18 years 92.3%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 52.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.2%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	15.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.4%
High blood pressure	51.1%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	19.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	39.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	28.1%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.4%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.8%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	62.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.0%
Public insurance	61.4%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	304	94.7%
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)	293	91.3%
Born in same state	293	91.3%
Born in different state	278	86.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	8.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.7%
Internet access	81.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72359

What city is ZIP code 72359 in?

ZIP code 72359 is primarily assigned to Madison, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72359 in?

ZIP code 72359 falls within Saint Francis County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72359 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72359 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72359?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72359 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72359?

5% 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 72359 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 72359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72359 in?

ZIP code 72359 observes the CST timezone.