72565 ZIP Code — Oxford, AR

Izard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72565 is located in Oxford, Arkansas, within Izard County. It covers approximately 33.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72565

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 $86,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,063. 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 72565 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,043

population

33.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72565 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oxford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72517 Brockwell (4.7 mi) 72587 Wiseman (5.7 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (6.9 mi) 72528 Dolph (9 mi) 72536 Franklin (9.5 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (10.6 mi) 72539 Glencoe (11.6 mi) 72556 Melbourne (11.9 mi) 72573 Sage (13.3 mi) 72576 Salem (13.4 mi) 72583 Viola (13.8 mi) 72531 Elizabeth (13.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,043
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	33.99 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.1964
Longitude	-91.9478
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	49.2%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,043

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$59,063

Median household income

$23,922

Per capita income

$86,600

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

89.8%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

387

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	236	22.6%
18 and over	807	77.4%
65 and over	122	11.7%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	973	88.4%
Two or more races	69	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	58	5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.2%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	21.3%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$59,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.4%

$50k–$100k 41.8%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,600
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	89.8%
Renter occupied	10.2%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	43.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	58.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.5%
Wood	8.4%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	190	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	5.1%
Female householder, no spouse	126	37.8%
Households with children under 18	99	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	31.5%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.6%	21.5%
Married	51.7%	43.8%
Separated	0.2%	4.8%
Widowed	0.0%	12.0%
Divorced	9.5%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	33	15.1%
Elementary school	96	44.0%
High school	49	22.5%
College / grad school	40	18.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.0%

Construction 18.9%

Public administration 10.8%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Professional & management 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Retail trade 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.4%
Government	36.1%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	9.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 23.7%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 13.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	14.4%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	52.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.2%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	35.2%
65 and over	58.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	58.6%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	962	92.2%
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)	1,043	100.0%
Born in same state	1,043	100.0%
Born in different state	535	51.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	209	20%
French	120	11.5%
Arab	19	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	1%
English	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72565

What city is ZIP code 72565 in?

ZIP code 72565 is primarily assigned to Oxford, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72565 in?

ZIP code 72565 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72565 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 72565 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72565 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72565 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72565?

The median home value in ZIP code 72565 is $86,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 72565?

ZIP code 72565 has an estimated population of 1,043 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72565 in?

ZIP code 72565 observes the CST timezone.