72660 ZIP Code — Oak Grove, AR

Carroll County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72660 is located in Oak Grove, Arkansas, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 16.82 square miles and serves a population of 610 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72660

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 28% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 72660 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

610
population
16.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72660 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72660

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City Status
Oak Grove Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
65611 Blue Eye (7.1 mi) 65739 Ridgedale (7.2 mi) 65681 Lampe (7.9 mi) 65672 Hollister (11.4 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (11.5 mi) 72662 Omaha (12.9 mi) 72611 Alpena (13.4 mi) 72638 Green Forest (13.7 mi) 65747 Shell Knob (13.8 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (15 mi) 65616 Branson (15.1 mi) 65658 Golden (15.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 610
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 16.82 sq mi
Water area 0.71 sq mi
Latitude 36.4761
Longitude -93.3776
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 45.0% 50.9% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 26.0% 33.3% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 12.0% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.8% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

610
Population
36
People per sq mi
62.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$35,094
Per capita income
$133,000
Median home value
$875
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
249
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
Under 5
7
6
5–9
7
18
10–14
22
4
15–19
6
3
20–24
3
6
25–34
8
37
35–44
47
12
45–54
15
3
55–59
4
56
60–64
71
95
65–74
120
19
75–84
23
6
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187111.6%
18 and over53988.4%
65 and over27044.3%
Median age62.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52%
Two or more races 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
GroupCount%
White40952%
Two or more races19124.3%
Hispanic or Latino17722.5%
Asian60.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.0% 50.9% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 26.0% 33.3% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 28.4% 12.0% 15.7%
Over $200k 0.6% 3.8% 4.0%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 1.5%
$15k–$25k 15.5%
$25k–$35k 22.0%
$35k–$50k 3.4%
$50k–$75k 8.0%
$75k–$100k 6.1%
$100k–$150k 29.9%
$200k+ 10.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k1.5%
$15k–$25k15.5%
$25k–$35k22.0%
$35k–$50k3.4%
$50k–$75k8.0%
$75k–$100k6.1%
$100k–$150k29.9%
$200k+10.6%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%
$50k–$100k 21.9%
$100k–$150k 35.6%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
$200k–$300k 15.0%
$300k–$500k 6.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$133,000
Median rent / month$875
Owner occupied88.3%
Renter occupied11.7%
Vacant5.7%
Single-family detached61.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.9%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.39

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.1%
2000–200925.4%
1990–199920.0%
1980–198920.7%
1970–19793.9%
1960–19699.6%
1950–19597.9%
1940–19499.6%
1939 or earlier0.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms35.4%
3 bedrooms35.4%
4 bedrooms29.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.1%
1 vehicle9.1%
2 vehicles66.3%
3 or more18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.8%
Electricity72.3%
Propane / LP gas17.0%
Wood9.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20979.2%
Cohabiting couple31.1%
Male householder, no spouse3312.5%
Female householder, no spouse197.2%
Households with children under 183312.5%
Households with seniors (65+)19072.0%
Average household size2.31

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married10.9%2.4%
Married83.3%79.9%
Separated1.2%3.8%
Widowed0.8%2.8%
Divorced3.9%11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%
Some HS, no diploma 11.2%
HS graduate 56.3%
Some college, no degree 15.1%
Associate's degree 1.7%
Bachelor's degree 15.1%
Graduate / professional 0.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.7%
Bachelor's or higher15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school4276.4%
High school1323.6%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 25.6%
Retail trade 18.4%
Manufacturing 15.0%
Professional & management 12.6%
Construction 10.1%
Education & healthcare 6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Transportation & utilities 2.4%
Public administration 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.4%
Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.7%
Service16.9%
Sales & office18.8%
Natural resources & construction33.3%
Production & transportation7.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.4%
Government9.2%
Self-employed2.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone94.4%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.6%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.9

Poverty

All people 6.7%
Under 18 years 26.8%
18 and over 4.1%
Married-couple families 1.9%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.5%
Retirement income54.2%
Supplemental Security1.1%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP4.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.5%
High blood pressure40.2%
High cholesterol37.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart disease8.3%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis28.5%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.1%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.6%
Depression25.0%
Fair or poor health19.9%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.8%
Visited dentist56.9%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss20.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans15328.4%
Disability%
Any disability31.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years47.8%
65 and over23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance46.0%
Public insurance73.4%
No insurance2.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only59898.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)60499.0%
Born in same state60499.0%
Born in different state31752.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen61.0%
Not a US citizen6100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French569.2%
Italian345.6%
Polish132.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab20.3%
English10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.3%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72660

What city is ZIP code 72660 in?

ZIP code 72660 is primarily assigned to Oak Grove, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72660 in?

ZIP code 72660 falls within Carroll County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72660 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 72660 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72660 have a large veteran population?

28% of civilians in ZIP code 72660 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 72660 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 72660 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72660 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72660 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72660 in?

ZIP code 72660 observes the CST timezone.

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