72458 ZIP Code — Powhatan, AR

Lawrence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72458 is located in Powhatan, Arkansas, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 23.48 square miles and serves a population of 559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72458

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,733. 49% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 72458 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

559

population

23.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72458 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72458

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72458. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powhatan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72415 Black Rock (5.6 mi) 72466 Smithville (6.9 mi) 72440 Lynn (7 mi) 72469 Strawberry (11.3 mi) 72572 Saffell (12 mi) 72434 Imboden (12 mi) 72459 Ravenden (12.3 mi) 72476 Walnut Ridge (14.3 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (15.1 mi) 72471 Swifton (16 mi) 72524 Cord (17.4 mi) 72482 Williford (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	559
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	23.48 sq mi
Water area	1.26 sq mi
Latitude	36.0517
Longitude	-91.1650
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	41.7%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

559

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$80,733

Median household income

$26,631

Per capita income

$86,900

Median home value

$1,016

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

16.6%

Unemployment

301

Housing units

14.9%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	22.7%
18 and over	432	77.3%
65 and over	90	16.1%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	537	92.4%
Hispanic or Latino	22	3.8%
Two or more races	22	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	44.0%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.1%	4.0%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	28.6%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$80,733

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 37.4%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,900
Median rent / month	$1,016
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	40.2%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.8%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	68.4%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	64.6%
3 or more	20.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	57.1%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Wood	15.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	78.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	3	1.6%
Female householder, no spouse	37	19.6%
Households with children under 18	63	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	34.4%
Average household size	2.96

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	14.1%
Married	74.0%	70.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.9%
Divorced	4.6%	0.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	32.3%
High school	28	45.2%
College / grad school	13	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.9%

Transportation & utilities 15.8%

Professional & management 13.1%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Other services 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Retail trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	25.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 20.5%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	58.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.7%
Public insurance	59.4%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	488	87.3%
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)	559	100.0%
Born in same state	559	100.0%
Born in different state	425	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	116	20.8%
Italian	50	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	8.1%
English	10	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72458

What city is ZIP code 72458 in?

ZIP code 72458 is primarily assigned to Powhatan, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72458 in?

ZIP code 72458 falls within Lawrence County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72458 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 72458 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72458 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 72458 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72458?

15% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 72458?

The median home value in ZIP code 72458 is $86,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 72458 in?

ZIP code 72458 observes the CST timezone.