72655 ZIP Code — Mount Judea, AR

Newton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72655 is located in Mount Judea, Arkansas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 112.01 square miles and serves a population of 405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72655

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,854. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 73% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 72655 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

405

population

112.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Judea	Acceptable
Mount Judea	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72856 Pelsor (6.1 mi) 72683 Vendor (8.2 mi) 72640 Hasty (12.1 mi) 72686 Witts Springs (12.8 mi) 72685 Western Grove (13.8 mi) 72641 Jasper (14.1 mi) 72666 Parthenon (14.5 mi) 72679 Tilly (15.7 mi) 72628 Deer (16.2 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (16.7 mi) 72675 Saint Joe (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	405
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	112.01 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	35.8412
Longitude	-93.0531
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	66.1%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

405

Population

People per sq mi

62.5

Median age

$43,854

Median household income

$26,957

Per capita income

$108,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

283

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	83	20.5%
18 and over	322	79.5%
65 and over	178	44.0%
Median age	62.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	399	98.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.1%	57.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	32.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 32.6%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	32.6%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
Median income	$43,854

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 47.3%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	41.9%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	22.7%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	29.8%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	37.3%
3 bedrooms	24.5%
4 bedrooms	33.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	42.8%
Wood	28.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	73.3%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	25	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	22	11.8%
Households with children under 18	25	13.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	68.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.6%	10.2%
Married	65.3%	77.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	12.4%
Divorced	5.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 52.5%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	30.8%
High school	54	69.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 45.6%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Retail trade 11.2%

Public administration 7.2%

Professional & management 6.4%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Other services 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	46.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	43.2%
Government	53.6%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.5

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 6.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.7%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	44.9%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	68.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	400	98.8%
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)	405	100.0%
Born in same state	405	100.0%
Born in different state	303	74.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	53	13.1%
French	10	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72655

What city is ZIP code 72655 in?

ZIP code 72655 is primarily assigned to Mount Judea, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72655 in?

ZIP code 72655 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72655 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 72655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72655 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 72655 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72655?

The median home value in ZIP code 72655 is $108,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72655?

The median household income in ZIP code 72655 is $43,854, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72655 in?

ZIP code 72655 observes the CST timezone.