72564 ZIP Code — Oil Trough, AR

Independence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72564 is located in Oil Trough, Arkansas, within Independence County. It covers approximately 29.96 square miles and serves a population of 432 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72564

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 $85,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,708) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72564 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

432

population

29.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72564 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72564

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72564. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oil Trough	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72165 Thida (2.5 mi) 72571 Rosie (4.7 mi) 72020 Bradford (7.7 mi) 72568 Pleasant Plains (7.9 mi) 72562 Newark (10.9 mi) 72579 Sulphur Rock (14.6 mi) 72534 Floral (14.7 mi) 72112 Newport (15.2 mi) 72527 Desha (15.4 mi) 72501 Batesville (17.5 mi) 72081 Judsonia (18.6 mi) 72550 Locust Grove (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	432
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	29.96 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	35.5931
Longitude	-91.4746
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	58.1%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	12.4%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

432

Population

People per sq mi

20.2

Median age

$57,708

Median household income

$35,987

Per capita income

$85,600

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

10.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	211	48.8%
18 and over	221	51.2%
65 and over	58	13.4%
Median age	20.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.5%

Two or more races 14.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	362	81.5%
Two or more races	65	14.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	2.7%
Black or African American	4	0.9%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	21.0%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	12.4%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 14.4%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 16.0%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 10.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.4%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	16.0%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	10.4%
Median income	$57,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 69.1%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,600
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	51.2%
Single-family detached	49.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	25.8%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	18.0%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	71.1%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.4%
Electricity	60.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	48	38.4%
Households with children under 18	42	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	35.2%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	15.2%
Married	67.3%	52.9%
Separated	3.8%	10.1%
Widowed	6.7%	13.8%
Divorced	5.8%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	19.1%
Elementary school	47	50.0%
High school	24	25.5%
College / grad school	5	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.0%

Retail trade 21.8%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.2%

Professional & management 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Construction 0.6%

Other services 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.4%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.8%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 23.8%

Under 18 years 36.9%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	41.8%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	2.5%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.6%
Public insurance	67.8%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	330	76.4%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	431	99.8%
Born in same state	431	99.8%
Born in different state	357	82.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	15%
French	30	6.9%
Italian	25	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	4	0.9%
English	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.9%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72564

What city is ZIP code 72564 in?

ZIP code 72564 is primarily assigned to Oil Trough, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72564 in?

ZIP code 72564 falls within Independence County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72564 family-oriented?

49% of residents in ZIP code 72564 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72564?

24% of residents in ZIP code 72564 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72564?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 72564 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 72564 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 72564 in?

ZIP code 72564 observes the CST timezone.