72670 ZIP Code — Ponca, AR

Newton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72670 is located in Ponca, Arkansas, within Newton County. It covers approximately 35.16 square miles and serves a population of 197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

197

population

35.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72670 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72670

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72670. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ponca	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72624 Compton (3.6 mi) 72742 Kingston (6 mi) 72666 Parthenon (10.2 mi) 72641 Jasper (10.8 mi) 72628 Deer (12.5 mi) 72648 Marble Falls (13.7 mi) 72776 Witter (14.1 mi) 72638 Green Forest (15.8 mi) 72611 Alpena (16.8 mi) 72683 Vendor (17.1 mi) 72752 Pettigrew (17.6 mi) 72740 Huntsville (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	197
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	35.16 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	36.0518
Longitude	-93.3950
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

197

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$142,750

Median household income

$33,049

Per capita income

$571,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

100

Housing units

31.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	21.8%
18 and over	154	78.2%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.5%

Two or more races 34.5%

Group	Count	%
White	129	65.5%
Two or more races	68	34.5%

Household income

$50k–$75k 33.3%

$100k–$150k 66.7%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	33.3%
$100k–$150k	66.7%
Median income	$142,750

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 70.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$571,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	44.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	31.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	29.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	44.2%
3 bedrooms	13.3%
4 bedrooms	42.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	20.6%
3 or more	79.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.1%
Wood	20.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	55	87.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	13	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.1%	0.0%
Married	55.0%	90.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	36.9%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 59.3%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 18.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	82.7%
High school	9	17.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 39.8%

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 24.8%

Public administration 9.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	39.8%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	30.8%
Government	29.3%
Self-employed	39.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.9%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	26.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	21.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	21.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	197	100.0%
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)	193	98.0%
Born in same state	193	98.0%
Born in different state	166	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	2.0%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	47.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	73	37.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72670

What city is ZIP code 72670 in?

ZIP code 72670 is primarily assigned to Ponca, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72670 in?

ZIP code 72670 falls within Newton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72670 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 72670 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72670?

The median household income in ZIP code 72670 is $142,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72670?

The median home value in ZIP code 72670 is $571,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 72670?

ZIP code 72670 has an estimated population of 197 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72670 in?

ZIP code 72670 observes the CST timezone.