72857 ZIP Code — Plainview, AR

Yell County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72857 is located in Plainview, Arkansas, within Yell County. It covers approximately 240.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479/501.

About ZIP code 72857

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 $111,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $58,958. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 60 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 72857 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,172

population

240.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

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Cities in ZIP code 72857

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Plainview	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72860 Rover (3.4 mi) 72833 Danville (8.5 mi) 72827 Bluffton (12.1 mi) 72838 Gravelly (14 mi) 72824 Belleville (14.9 mi) 71970 Story (16.3 mi) 72853 Ola (17.5 mi) 72842 Havana (17.6 mi) 72841 Harvey (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,172
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	240.56 sq mi
Water area	4.54 sq mi
Latitude	34.8984
Longitude	-93.4260
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479/501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	50.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	34.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,172

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$58,958

Median household income

$30,809

Per capita income

$111,200

Median home value

$324

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

594

Housing units

11.8%

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

120

65–74

129

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	176	15.0%
18 and over	996	85.0%
65 and over	377	32.2%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,131	94.5%
Two or more races	30	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	25	2.1%
Black or African American	9	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.1%	50.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	34.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 15.6%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	15.6%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
Median income	$58,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,200
Median rent / month	$324
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.7%
Electricity	66.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.9%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	325	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	79	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	122	22.4%
Households with children under 18	132	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	238	43.7%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	15.6%
Married	66.0%	57.1%
Separated	1.6%	0.8%
Widowed	2.1%	18.4%
Divorced	4.9%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	12.9%
Kindergarten	16	7.4%
Elementary school	58	26.7%
High school	51	23.5%
College / grad school	64	29.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Construction 17.3%

Transportation & utilities 15.9%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Other services 5.8%

Professional & management 4.9%

Retail trade 4.6%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.6%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.4%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.8%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.8%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	59.7

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	53.6%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	47.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.2%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	17.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,127	96.2%
Spanish	25	2.2%
Other Indo-European	25	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,147	97.9%
Born in same state	1,115	95.1%
Born in different state	880	75.1%
Foreign born	32	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	196	16.7%
Arab	170	14.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	4.7%
English	13	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	68.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72857

What city is ZIP code 72857 in?

ZIP code 72857 is primarily assigned to Plainview, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72857 in?

ZIP code 72857 falls within Yell County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72857 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72857 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72857?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72857 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72857?

The median home value in ZIP code 72857 is $111,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72857 in?

ZIP code 72857 observes the CST timezone.