72944 ZIP Code — Mansfield, AR

Scott County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72944 is located in Mansfield, Arkansas, within Scott County. It covers approximately 73.69 square miles and serves a population of 2,807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,429. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 72944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,807

population

73.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mansfield	Acceptable
Mansfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72940 Huntington (7 mi) 72958 Waldron (9.6 mi) 72938 Hartford (10.8 mi) 72936 Greenwood (11.3 mi) 72937 Hackett (13.9 mi) 72905 Fort Smith (15 mi) 72927 Booneville (15.7 mi) 72916 Fort Smith (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,807
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	73.69 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	35.0356
Longitude	-94.1807
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	59.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	28.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,807

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$46,429

Median household income

$22,052

Per capita income

$93,000

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

1,022

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

111

15–19

115

20–24

25–34

154

35–44

158

209

45–54

216

112

55–59

116

60–64

65–74

178

75–84

184

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	667	23.8%
18 and over	2,140	76.2%
65 and over	601	21.4%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%

Two or more races 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,387	83%
Two or more races	327	11.4%
Hispanic or Latino	68	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	1.3%
Black or African American	23	0.8%
Other race	17	0.6%
Asian	16	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	59.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	28.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$46,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.9%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,000
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.0%
Electricity	60.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	594	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	46	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	164	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	286	26.2%
Households with children under 18	346	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	412	37.8%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	12.4%
Married	54.6%	56.5%
Separated	1.3%	1.7%
Widowed	4.3%	14.3%
Divorced	13.2%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	13.2%
Kindergarten	13	2.1%
Elementary school	261	43.1%
High school	138	22.8%
College / grad school	113	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.6%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Retail trade 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Construction 7.4%

Public administration 5.7%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	35.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.8%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 46.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	215	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	63.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.4%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	20.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,609	92.9%
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)	2,791	99.4%
Born in same state	2,784	99.2%
Born in different state	1,744	62.1%
Foreign born	7	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.6%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	293	10.4%
French	267	9.5%
Arab	117	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	0.9%
German	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72944

What city is ZIP code 72944 in?

ZIP code 72944 is primarily assigned to Mansfield, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72944 in?

ZIP code 72944 falls within Sebastian County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72944?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72944 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72944 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 72944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72944?

The median home value in ZIP code 72944 is $93,000.

Does ZIP code 72944 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 72944 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72944 in?

ZIP code 72944 observes the CST timezone.