72950 ZIP Code — Parks, AR

Scott County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72950 is located in Parks, Arkansas, within Scott County. It covers approximately 105.77 square miles and serves a population of 609 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72950

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 $93,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $46,731. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72950 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

609

population

105.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72841 Harvey (7.2 mi) 72926 Boles (8 mi) 71961 Oden (11.5 mi) 72838 Gravelly (12.5 mi) 71965 Pencil Bluff (13 mi) 72827 Bluffton (13.9 mi) 72958 Waldron (14.5 mi) 71969 Sims (16.4 mi) 71957 Mount Ida (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	609
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	105.77 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	34.8051
Longitude	-93.8679
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	59.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	28.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	17.2%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

609

Population

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$46,731

Median household income

$24,584

Per capita income

$93,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

25.1%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

252

Housing units

23.8%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	123	20.2%
18 and over	486	79.8%
65 and over	162	26.6%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Asian 8.7%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	547	89.8%
Asian	53	8.7%
Two or more races	9	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.7%	59.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	28.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	17.2%	1.1%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 34.0%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	34.0%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$46,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 36.9%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.9%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	13.1%
Solar	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	159	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	4	1.5%
Female householder, no spouse	97	36.2%
Households with children under 18	80	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	49.3%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.1%	3.6%
Married	86.2%	56.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	33.0%
Divorced	3.8%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	7.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	29.7%
High school	70	63.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.6%

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Retail trade 4.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.4

Poverty

All people 25.1%

Under 18 years 63.4%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 79.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.2%
Retirement income	39.2%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	44.1%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	12.5%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.5%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	18.4%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.1%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	37.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	585	96.1%
Spanish	30	5.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	30	5.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	556	91.3%
Born in same state	556	91.3%
Born in different state	266	43.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	8.7%
Not a US citizen	23	43.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	118	19.4%
Arab	111	18.2%
Italian	89	14.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.5%
German	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72950

What city is ZIP code 72950 in?

ZIP code 72950 is primarily assigned to Parks, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72950 in?

ZIP code 72950 falls within Scott County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72950 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 72950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72950 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 72950 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72950?

25% of residents in ZIP code 72950 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72950?

The median home value in ZIP code 72950 is $93,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72950 in?

ZIP code 72950 observes the CST timezone.