72662 ZIP Code — Omaha, AR

Boone County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72662 is located in Omaha, Arkansas, within Boone County. It covers approximately 118.42 square miles and serves a population of 2,925 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72662

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 $175,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $53,571. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 72662 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,925
population
118.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72662 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72662

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City Status
Omaha Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72644 Lead Hill (9.4 mi) 65739 Ridgedale (9.7 mi) 65672 Hollister (10.9 mi) 72601 Harrison (11.8 mi) 65679 Kirbyville (11.9 mi) 72611 Alpena (12.8 mi) 65627 Cedarcreek (12.9 mi) 72660 Oak Grove (12.9 mi) 65731 Powersite (16.3 mi) 72638 Green Forest (17.2 mi) 65616 Branson (17.8 mi) 65680 Kissee Mills (18.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,925
Population density 25 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 009
Geography
Land area 118.42 sq mi
Water area 1.18 sq mi
Latitude 36.4175
Longitude -93.1569
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 57.8% 53.7% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 24.2% 30.2% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 16.9% 13.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.5% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,925
Population
25
People per sq mi
33.6
Median age
$53,571
Median household income
$26,482
Per capita income
$175,800
Median home value
$547
Median monthly rent
63.2%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
1,065
Housing units
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
158
Under 5
143
67
5–9
60
80
10–14
73
47
15–19
43
240
20–24
217
218
25–34
197
76
35–44
69
137
45–54
124
128
55–59
115
90
60–64
81
166
65–74
150
117
75–84
105
13
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1865422.4%
18 and over2,27177.6%
65 and over56219.2%
Median age33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%
Two or more races 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
GroupCount%
White2,77494.1%
Two or more races1314.4%
Hispanic or Latino220.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native200.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 57.8% 53.7% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 24.2% 30.2% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 16.9% 13.7% 15.7%
Over $200k 1.2% 2.5% 4.0%
Under $10k 15.4%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 6.8%
$25k–$35k 4.6%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 19.6%
$75k–$100k 16.9%
$100k–$150k 4.0%
$150k–$200k 12.3%
$200k+ 0.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.4%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k6.8%
$25k–$35k4.6%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k19.6%
$75k–$100k16.9%
$100k–$150k4.0%
$150k–$200k12.3%
$200k+0.2%
Median income$53,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%
$50k–$100k 11.5%
$100k–$150k 15.7%
$150k–$200k 16.3%
$200k–$300k 17.6%
$300k–$500k 26.1%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$175,800
Median rent / month$547
Owner occupied63.2%
Renter occupied36.8%
Vacant22.0%
Single-family detached74.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes19.7%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.3%
2000–200919.7%
1990–199927.2%
1980–19895.4%
1970–197920.5%
1960–19691.1%
1950–19598.6%
1940–19490.3%
1939 or earlier8.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.3%
1 bedroom9.8%
2 bedrooms26.2%
3 bedrooms45.2%
4 bedrooms16.3%
5+ bedrooms1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle12.4%
1 vehicle19.3%
2 vehicles42.9%
3 or more25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity57.2%
Propane / LP gas17.7%
Wood22.3%
No fuel used1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family80068.6%
Cohabiting couple625.3%
Male householder, no spouse20117.2%
Female householder, no spouse1038.8%
Households with children under 1833528.7%
Households with seniors (65+)37131.8%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.3%5.2%
Married65.3%77.8%
Separated0.0%3.9%
Widowed5.8%5.3%
Divorced2.6%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 8.2%
HS graduate 34.1%
Some college, no degree 31.2%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 9.6%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.1%
Bachelor's or higher14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool12221.0%
Kindergarten91.5%
Elementary school27947.9%
High school488.2%
College / grad school12421.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 16.4%
Retail trade 13.8%
Transportation & utilities 11.3%
Education & healthcare 10.8%
Other services 9.0%
Manufacturing 5.3%
Agriculture & mining 5.2%
Finance & real estate 4.9%
Professional & management 4.2%
Public administration 1.8%
Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.1%
Service15.3%
Sales & office32.3%
Natural resources & construction16.8%
Production & transportation11.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.4%
Government14.3%
Self-employed12.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.4%
Carpool5.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.3%
Work from home11.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.3

Poverty

All people 16.7%
Under 18 years 17.4%
18 and over 16.5%
Married-couple families 11.9%
Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.7%
Retirement income18.4%
Supplemental Security3.1%
Cash public assistance0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP7.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.3%
High blood pressure39.5%
High cholesterol39.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.5%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.4%
Depression24.2%
Fair or poor health18.1%
Poor mental health15.8%
Poor physical health12.9%
No health insurance13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist57.8%
Cholesterol screening89.4%
Teeth loss14.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1727.6%
Disability%
Any disability18.3%
Under 1811.2%
18–64 years18.1%
65 and over27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.4%
Public insurance54.5%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 190.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,62489.7%
Spanish80.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,91799.7%
Born in same state2,89398.9%
Born in different state1,00934.5%
Foreign born240.8%
Naturalized citizen80.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French61721.1%
Italian59820.4%
Arab2167.4%
German632.2%
AncestryCount%
Irish170.6%
Polish150.5%
Dutch140.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.9%
Internet access94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72662

What city is ZIP code 72662 in?

ZIP code 72662 is primarily assigned to Omaha, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72662 in?

ZIP code 72662 falls within Boone County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72662?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72662?

17% of residents in ZIP code 72662 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72662 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 72662 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72662?

The median home value in ZIP code 72662 is $175,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 72662 in?

ZIP code 72662 observes the CST timezone.

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