72658 ZIP Code — Norfork, AR

Baxter County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72658 is located in Norfork, Arkansas, within Baxter County. It covers approximately 84.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,641 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72658

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 $153,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($41,800) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 49% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) 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 72658 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.

1,641

population

84.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72658 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72658

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72658. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norfork	Acceptable
Norfork	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72659 Norfork (3.2 mi) 72519 Calico Rock (5.4 mi) 72617 Big Flat (10 mi) 72533 Fifty Six (11.4 mi) 72528 Dolph (11.6 mi) 72653 Mountain Home (12.7 mi) 72634 Flippin (12.9 mi) 72531 Elizabeth (13.4 mi) 72635 Gassville (14.8 mi) 72663 Onia (16 mi) 72626 Cotter (16.1 mi) 72544 Henderson (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,641
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	84.10 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	36.1693
Longitude	-92.2991
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	51.4%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,641

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$41,800

Median household income

$27,831

Per capita income

$153,000

Median home value

$661

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

764

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

25–34

138

35–44

140

45–54

55–59

60–64

112

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	476	29.0%
18 and over	1,165	71.0%
65 and over	386	23.5%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.6%

Other race 2%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,539	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	67	3.9%
Two or more races	62	3.6%
Other race	35	2%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	31.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	11.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$41,800

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 16.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,000
Median rent / month	$661
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	21.5%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	0.3%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	44.3%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	15.8%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	69.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.8%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	300	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	157	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	159	24.6%
Households with children under 18	220	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	308	47.7%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.9%	6.7%
Married	48.7%	55.7%
Separated	0.9%	4.5%
Widowed	7.9%	14.7%
Divorced	11.6%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	1.8%
Kindergarten	36	8.2%
Elementary school	239	54.4%
High school	106	24.1%
College / grad school	50	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.7%

Retail trade 18.7%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Construction 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Other services 1.0%

Professional & management 0.6%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	32.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.4%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	1.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 30.0%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 59.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.4%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	138	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	23.2%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,553	94.6%
Spanish	39	2.5%
Other Indo-European	35	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,602	97.6%
Born in same state	1,584	96.5%
Born in different state	776	47.3%
Foreign born	18	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	39	2.4%
Not a US citizen	39	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	414	25.2%
Arab	105	6.4%
Italian	85	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	1%
English	12	0.7%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72658

What city is ZIP code 72658 in?

ZIP code 72658 is primarily assigned to Norfork, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72658 in?

ZIP code 72658 falls within Baxter County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72658?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72658 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 72658 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72658?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72658 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72658 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 72658 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72658 in?

ZIP code 72658 observes the CST timezone.