72946 ZIP Code — Mountainburg, AR

Crawford County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72946 is located in Mountainburg, Arkansas, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 94.53 square miles and serves a population of 3,541 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72946

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 $129,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,478. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72946 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,541

population

94.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mountainburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72947 Mulberry (8.8 mi) 72934 Chester (10.2 mi) 72959 Winslow (10.8 mi) 72949 Ozark (13.7 mi) 72952 Rudy (13.9 mi) 72921 Alma (15 mi) 72774 West Fork (16.5 mi) 72932 Cedarville (17.4 mi) 72930 Cecil (17.8 mi) 72948 Natural Dam (19.4 mi) 72956 Van Buren (19.5 mi) 72701 Fayetteville (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,541
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	94.53 sq mi
Water area	1.15 sq mi
Latitude	35.6606
Longitude	-94.0823
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	46.8%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,541

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$54,478

Median household income

$25,778

Per capita income

$129,700

Median home value

$1,004

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

1,437

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

212

Under 5

161

125

5–9

10–14

15–19

135

20–24

103

196

25–34

149

269

35–44

205

317

45–54

241

192

55–59

146

120

60–64

183

65–74

139

135

75–84

103

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	752	21.2%
18 and over	2,789	78.8%
65 and over	591	16.7%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.5%

Two or more races 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,027	77.5%
Two or more races	483	12.4%
Hispanic or Latino	366	9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.6%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.8%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$54,478

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.7%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,700
Median rent / month	$1,004
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	19.2%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.8%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	34.4%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	71.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
Wood	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	761	59.8%
Cohabiting couple	77	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	235	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	199	15.6%
Households with children under 18	365	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	420	33.0%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	19.2%
Married	60.9%	52.9%
Separated	3.2%	3.0%
Widowed	4.5%	12.3%
Divorced	8.1%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	12.8%
Kindergarten	61	13.2%
Elementary school	252	54.7%
High school	58	12.6%
College / grad school	31	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 13.8%

Other services 12.3%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Professional & management 7.1%

Public administration 6.5%

Construction 6.0%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	31.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 32.2%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 10.8%

Female-led households 16.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	51.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	435	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.0%
Public insurance	62.7%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,168	89.5%
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)	3,525	99.5%
Born in same state	3,510	99.1%
Born in different state	1,865	52.7%
Foreign born	15	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.5%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	672	19%
Italian	640	18.1%
French	498	14.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	36	1%
English	20	0.6%
Polish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72946

What city is ZIP code 72946 in?

ZIP code 72946 is primarily assigned to Mountainburg, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72946 in?

ZIP code 72946 falls within Crawford County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72946 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 72946 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72946?

23% of residents in ZIP code 72946 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72946 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72946 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 72946 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72946 in?

ZIP code 72946 observes the CST timezone.