72568 ZIP Code — Pleasant Plains, AR

Independence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72568 is located in Pleasant Plains, Arkansas, within Independence County. It covers approximately 48.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,356 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72568

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $62,500. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72568 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,356

population

48.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pleasant Plains	Acceptable
Pleasant Plains	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72571 Rosie (5.3 mi) 72534 Floral (6.8 mi) 72564 Oil Trough (7.9 mi) 72165 Thida (9.7 mi) 72527 Desha (10.2 mi) 72020 Bradford (10.6 mi) 72550 Locust Grove (11.7 mi) 72523 Concord (12.4 mi) 72501 Batesville (14 mi) 72121 Pangburn (14.1 mi) 72179 Wilburn (15.6 mi) 72562 Newark (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,356
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	48.56 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.5947
Longitude	-91.6160
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,356

Population

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$23,076

Per capita income

$127,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

440

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

113

35–44

127

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	429	31.6%
18 and over	927	68.4%
65 and over	104	7.7%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Two or more races 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,207	82.9%
Two or more races	141	9.7%
Hispanic or Latino	100	6.9%
Other race	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	52.2%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	32.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	13.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.0%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 29.8%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	29.8%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	28.1%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 27.8%

$200k–$300k 7.8%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.5%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	22.5%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.2%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	66.5%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	54.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	64.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.4%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	80	17.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	57	12.1%
Households with children under 18	236	50.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	18.3%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	15.7%
Married	57.9%	66.8%
Separated	0.2%	4.0%
Widowed	0.8%	7.0%
Divorced	20.5%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	7.2%
Kindergarten	2	0.5%
Elementary school	149	35.9%
High school	84	20.2%
College / grad school	150	36.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 20.4%

Retail trade 19.6%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Public administration 14.7%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Professional & management 6.0%

Construction 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	27.4%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.5%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 15.1%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 46.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	0.4%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.1%
Public insurance	43.5%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,208	89.1%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,351	99.6%
Born in same state	1,351	99.6%
Born in different state	1,210	89.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	163	12%
French	161	11.9%
Italian	121	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72568

What city is ZIP code 72568 in?

ZIP code 72568 is primarily assigned to Pleasant Plains, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72568 in?

ZIP code 72568 falls within Independence County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72568 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72568 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72568?

12% 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 72568?

16% of residents in ZIP code 72568 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72568?

The median home value in ZIP code 72568 is $127,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72568 in?

ZIP code 72568 observes the CST timezone.