72851 ZIP Code — New Blaine, AR

Logan County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72851 is located in New Blaine, Arkansas, within Logan County. It covers approximately 53.47 square miles and serves a population of 719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72851

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 $167,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,276. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 62% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% 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 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 72851 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

719

population

53.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72851 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72851

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Blaine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72863 Scranton (5.1 mi) 72845 Knoxville (5.3 mi) 72835 Delaware (7.3 mi) 72865 Subiaco (8 mi) 72847 London (11.6 mi) 72846 Lamar (11.7 mi) 72855 Paris (13.3 mi) 72840 Hartman (13.4 mi) 72832 Coal Hill (14 mi) 72824 Belleville (14.7 mi) 72839 Hagarville (16.1 mi) 72830 Clarksville (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	719
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	53.47 sq mi
Water area	1.37 sq mi
Latitude	35.3215
Longitude	-93.4558
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	19.1%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	69.8%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

719

Population

People per sq mi

63.1

Median age

$64,276

Median household income

$30,429

Per capita income

$167,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

367

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	10.6%
18 and over	643	89.4%
65 and over	266	37.0%
Median age	63.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	716	99.6%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.1%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	69.8%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$50k–$75k 29.8%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$50k–$75k	29.8%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$64,276

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 38.0%

$200k–$300k 4.4%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	41.9%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	76.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	8.2%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	248	81.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	17	5.6%
Households with children under 18	39	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	198	64.9%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	7.6%
Married	74.8%	87.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	1.6%
Divorced	1.6%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 17.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	8.2%
Elementary school	29	29.6%
High school	39	39.8%
College / grad school	22	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Professional & management 26.7%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Other services 13.1%

Retail trade 8.6%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.0%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	3.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	12.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.3%
Retirement income	55.1%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	15.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	51.5%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	719	100.0%
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)	719	100.0%
Born in same state	719	100.0%
Born in different state	298	41.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	98	13.6%
Arab	77	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	3.3%
Polish	9	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72851

What city is ZIP code 72851 in?

ZIP code 72851 is primarily assigned to New Blaine, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72851 in?

ZIP code 72851 falls within Logan County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72851 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 72851 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72851 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 72851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72851 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 72851 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72851 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 72851 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72851 in?

ZIP code 72851 observes the CST timezone.