72749 ZIP Code — Morrow, AR

Washington County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72749 is located in Morrow, Arkansas, within Washington County. It covers approximately 1.17 square miles and serves a population of 401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72749

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

401

population

1.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morrow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72717 Canehill (2.3 mi) 72729 Evansville (4.9 mi) 72744 Lincoln (7.1 mi) 72753 Prairie Grove (8 mi) 72769 Summers (10.8 mi) 72948 Natural Dam (11.3 mi) 72774 West Fork (12.8 mi) 74960 Stilwell (13 mi) 72730 Farmington (15.1 mi) 72730 Farmington (15.1 mi) 74965 Westville (15.2 mi) 72934 Chester (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	401
Population density	343 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	1.17 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.8686
Longitude	-94.4436
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	45.1%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.5%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

401

Population

343

People per sq mi

16.9

Median age

Median household income

$13,065

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

44.6%

Home ownership

33.4%

Poverty rate

20.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

47.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	214	53.4%
18 and over	187	46.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	16.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	395	97.5%
Two or more races	5	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	46.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	15.5%	29.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	18.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	4.0%

$25k–$35k 55.4%

$100k–$150k 44.6%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	55.4%
$100k–$150k	44.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	44.6%
Renter occupied	55.4%
Vacant	53.3%
Single-family detached	20.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	53.3%
Median rooms	3.0
Avg household size (owned)	10.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	53.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	25.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	53.3%
3 bedrooms	20.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	55.4%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	44.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	56	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	56	100.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	6.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.7%	45.6%
Married	40.3%	54.4%
Separated	2.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	1.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 4.4%

Some college, no degree 46.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 47.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	47.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	63	30.7%
High school	93	45.4%
College / grad school	49	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 54.2%

Retail trade 42.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	43.0%
Natural resources & construction	1.1%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.1%
Government	36.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	3.9%
Walk	17.3%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 33.4%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 37.4%

Married-couple families 55.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	10.4%
No insurance	23.8%
Uninsured under 19	29.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	343	85.5%
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)	400	99.8%
Born in same state	400	99.8%
Born in different state	387	96.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	199	49.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	14.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72749

What city is ZIP code 72749 in?

ZIP code 72749 is primarily assigned to Morrow, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72749 in?

ZIP code 72749 falls within Washington County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72749 family-oriented?

53% of residents in ZIP code 72749 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72749?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72749 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72749 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 72749 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72749?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 72749 in?

ZIP code 72749 observes the CST timezone.