72561 ZIP Code — Mount Pleasant, AR

Izard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72561 is located in Mount Pleasant, Arkansas, within Izard County. It covers approximately 50.66 square miles and serves a population of 715 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72561

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $124,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,167. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 72561 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

715

population

50.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Pleasant	Acceptable
Mount Pleasant	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72573 Sage (6.1 mi) 72577 Sidney (7.5 mi) 72540 Guion (8.4 mi) 72556 Melbourne (9.1 mi) 72567 Pleasant Grove (10.7 mi) 72536 Franklin (11.9 mi) 72501 Batesville (12.9 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (13.6 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (13.6 mi) 72517 Brockwell (15.7 mi) 72555 Marcella (15.8 mi) 72532 Evening Shade (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	715
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	50.66 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	35.9497
Longitude	-91.7903
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	55.9%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

715

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$64,167

Median household income

$24,954

Per capita income

$124,700

Median home value

$350

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

336

Housing units

26.9%

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	174	24.3%
18 and over	541	75.7%
65 and over	173	24.2%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	697	95.2%
Two or more races	18	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	17	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.9%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.7%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$64,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 22.1%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,700
Median rent / month	$350
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	37.1%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	12.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	64.7%
Propane / LP gas	25.4%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	157	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	11	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	17	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	47	20.3%
Households with children under 18	83	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	96	41.4%
Average household size	3.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	11.1%
Married	58.6%	57.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	0.9%	22.2%
Divorced	17.3%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 20.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.4%
Kindergarten	25	15.2%
Elementary school	98	59.4%
High school	38	23.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Agriculture & mining 18.7%

Manufacturing 14.6%

Construction 11.4%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Professional & management 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Public administration 0.8%

Retail trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	29.7%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	0.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.7%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.1

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 23.8%

Married-couple families 15.9%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	16.8%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	16.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	705	98.6%
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)	715	100.0%
Born in same state	710	99.3%
Born in different state	435	60.8%
Foreign born	5	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	166	23.2%
Italian	100	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	57	8%
English	9	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.4%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72561

What city is ZIP code 72561 in?

ZIP code 72561 is primarily assigned to Mount Pleasant, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72561 in?

ZIP code 72561 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72561?

21% of residents in ZIP code 72561 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72561 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 72561 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72561 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72561 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 72561 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72561 in?

ZIP code 72561 observes the CST timezone.