72449 ZIP Code — O Kean, AR

Randolph County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72449 is located in O Kean, Arkansas, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 1.48 square miles and serves a population of 148 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

148

population

1.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
O Kean	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	148
Population density	100 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	1.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1631
Longitude	-90.8259
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	72.3%	58.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	11.7%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	9.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

148

Population

100

People per sq mi

65.3

Median age

$50,104

Median household income

$23,423

Per capita income

$56,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	12.2%
18 and over	130	87.8%
65 and over	77	52.0%
Median age	65.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	148	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.3%	58.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	11.7%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	9.8%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 28.1%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 40.4%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	28.1%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	40.4%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
Median income	$50,104

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 70.7%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$56,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	67.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	51.3%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	19.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	56.1%
3 or more	17.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.9%
Electricity	35.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	33	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	29.8%
Female householder, no spouse	7	12.3%
Households with children under 18	11	19.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	64.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.9%	35.5%
Married	48.5%	53.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	2.9%	8.1%
Divorced	20.6%	1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 57.7%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.2%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	50.0%
Elementary school	6	50.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Retail trade 26.2%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Wholesale trade 9.5%

Professional & management 9.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	2.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	47.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.2%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	19.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 26.4%

Under 18 years 94.4%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 27.3%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	73.7%
Retirement income	45.6%
Supplemental Security	14.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	16.7%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	36.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.4%
Public insurance	78.4%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	142	95.9%
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)	148	100.0%
Born in same state	148	100.0%
Born in different state	119	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	26.4%
French	20	13.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72449

What city is ZIP code 72449 in?

ZIP code 72449 is primarily assigned to O Kean, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72449 in?

ZIP code 72449 falls within Randolph County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72449 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 72449 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72449 have a large retiree population?

74% of households in ZIP code 72449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72449?

26% of residents in ZIP code 72449 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72449?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 72449 in?

ZIP code 72449 observes the CST timezone.