72128 ZIP Code — Poyen, AR

Grant County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72128 is located in Poyen, Arkansas, within Grant County. It covers approximately 23.45 square miles and serves a population of 761 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72128

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $61,184. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 55% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 72128 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

761

population

23.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72128 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72128

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72128. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Poyen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72129 Prattsville (5.2 mi) 72167 Traskwood (5.3 mi) 72084 Leola (9.2 mi) 72015 Benton (11.9 mi) 72015 Benton (11.9 mi) 72011 Bauxite (13 mi) 72150 Sheridan (14.9 mi) 72104 Malvern (16.5 mi) 72022 Bryant (18.2 mi) 72022 Bryant (18.2 mi) 72019 Benton (18.4 mi) 72019 Benton (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	761
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	23.45 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	34.3618
Longitude	-92.6180
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	41.2%	42.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	24.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

761

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$61,184

Median household income

$30,596

Per capita income

$112,200

Median home value

$1,018

Median monthly rent

73.4%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

273

Housing units

16.0%

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	169	22.2%
18 and over	592	77.8%
65 and over	172	22.6%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	723	94.4%
Two or more races	22	2.9%
Black or African American	6	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.7%
Other race	5	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	42.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	30.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	24.2%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$61,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

$150k–$200k 19.4%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,200
Median rent / month	$1,018
Owner occupied	73.4%
Renter occupied	26.6%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	66.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	22.0%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	17.3%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	63.6%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.1%
Electricity	42.7%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	48	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	67	24.5%
Households with children under 18	58	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	118	43.1%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	23.0%
Married	54.6%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	1.9%	9.8%
Divorced	13.9%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 44.6%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	13.0%
Elementary school	61	39.6%
High school	50	32.5%
College / grad school	23	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Public administration 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 6.5%

Construction 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Professional & management 1.4%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	11.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.3%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 64.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.1%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.0%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	25.2%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	58.5%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	723	95.0%
Spanish	7	1.0%
Other Indo-European	7	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	761	100.0%
Born in same state	761	100.0%
Born in different state	644	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	225	29.6%
Italian	71	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	45	5.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72128

What city is ZIP code 72128 in?

ZIP code 72128 is primarily assigned to Poyen, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72128 in?

ZIP code 72128 falls within Grant County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72128 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 72128 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72128?

18% of residents in ZIP code 72128 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72128?

The median home value in ZIP code 72128 is $112,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 72128?

ZIP code 72128 has an estimated population of 761 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72128 in?

ZIP code 72128 observes the CST timezone.