72947 ZIP Code — Mulberry, AR

Crawford County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72947 is located in Mulberry, Arkansas, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 114.10 square miles and serves a population of 3,372 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72947

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,299. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72947 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,372

population

114.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mulberry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72949 Ozark (8.6 mi) 72946 Mountainburg (8.8 mi) 72930 Cecil (9.3 mi) 72921 Alma (10.2 mi) 72941 Lavaca (13.9 mi) 72933 Charleston (14.2 mi) 72952 Rudy (15 mi) 72934 Chester (16.1 mi) 72821 Altus (17.2 mi) 72956 Van Buren (17.8 mi) 72928 Branch (18.3 mi) 72951 Ratcliff (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,372
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	114.10 sq mi
Water area	4.97 sq mi
Latitude	35.5385
Longitude	-94.0381
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	60.9%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,372

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$49,299

Median household income

$27,276

Per capita income

$138,500

Median home value

$651

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

1,536

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

122

15–19

123

20–24

200

25–34

202

199

35–44

199

227

45–54

228

159

55–59

159

138

60–64

139

150

65–74

150

141

75–84

142

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	597	17.7%
18 and over	2,775	82.3%
65 and over	679	20.1%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Two or more races 5.5%

Other race 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,907	81.4%
Hispanic or Latino	199	5.6%
Two or more races	197	5.5%
Other race	135	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	75	2.1%
Black or African American	25	0.7%
Asian	25	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	50.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	30.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	16.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$49,299

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,500
Median rent / month	$651
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	18.4%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	11.9%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.4%
Electricity	51.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	715	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	90	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	315	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	301	21.2%
Households with children under 18	348	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	521	36.7%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	30.4%
Married	53.4%	43.7%
Separated	4.2%	1.1%
Widowed	1.6%	12.3%
Divorced	13.9%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.3%
Kindergarten	43	7.0%
Elementary school	249	40.7%
High school	205	33.5%
College / grad school	101	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 31.4%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Other services 6.2%

Construction 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Public administration 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.7%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	34.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	6.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	21.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	41.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	319	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	14.3%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,249	96.4%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,270	97.0%
Born in same state	3,252	96.4%
Born in different state	2,045	60.6%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	102	3.0%
Not a US citizen	31	30.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	556	16.5%
Italian	325	9.6%
French	259	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	0.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72947

What city is ZIP code 72947 in?

ZIP code 72947 is primarily assigned to Mulberry, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72947 in?

ZIP code 72947 falls within Crawford County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72947 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 72947 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72947 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 72947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72947 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72947 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72947?

The median home value in ZIP code 72947 is $138,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 72947 in?

ZIP code 72947 observes the CST timezone.