72131 ZIP Code — Quitman, AR

Cleburne County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72131 is located in Quitman, Arkansas, within Cleburne County. It covers approximately 128.82 square miles and serves a population of 3,906 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72131

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 $141,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,137. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 72131 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,906

population

128.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72131 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72131

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quitman	Acceptable
Quitman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72061 Guy (8.6 mi) 72545 Heber Springs (10 mi) 72543 Heber Springs (10.1 mi) 72137 Rose Bud (10.8 mi) 72153 Shirley (11 mi) 72067 Higden (11.2 mi) 72047 Enola (12.1 mi) 72111 Mount Vernon (12.4 mi) 72013 Bee Branch (13 mi) 72088 Fairfield Bay (13.5 mi) 72136 Romance (14.4 mi) 72058 Greenbrier (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,906
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	128.82 sq mi
Water area	1.20 sq mi
Latitude	35.4118
Longitude	-92.1795
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,906

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$45,137

Median household income

$26,313

Per capita income

$141,000

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,958

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

124

10–14

110

15–19

102

20–24

183

25–34

163

221

35–44

197

209

45–54

186

162

55–59

143

129

60–64

115

523

65–74

464

150

75–84

133

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	610	15.6%
18 and over	3,296	84.4%
65 and over	1,354	34.7%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 2.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,615	89.5%
Two or more races	159	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	133	3.3%
Other race	93	2.3%
Black or African American	17	0.4%
Asian	11	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	55.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	11.3%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.6%	3.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$45,137

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,000
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	68.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	13.4%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	56.5%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	50.8%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.9%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Wood	5.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,005	58.9%
Cohabiting couple	29	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	271	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	400	23.5%
Households with children under 18	422	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	879	51.6%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	10.9%
Married	60.0%	63.8%
Separated	0.2%	0.8%
Widowed	4.9%	14.7%
Divorced	16.8%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	6.0%
Kindergarten	33	6.2%
Elementary school	354	66.7%
High school	52	9.8%
College / grad school	60	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.1%

Retail trade 13.5%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Construction 9.1%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Professional & management 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Other services 6.1%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.0%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	464	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.4%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	53.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	59.0%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,768	96.5%
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)	3,898	99.8%
Born in same state	3,881	99.4%
Born in different state	2,498	64.0%
Foreign born	17	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.2%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	395	10.1%
Arab	369	9.4%
Italian	250	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	0.9%
Polish	16	0.4%
Dutch	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72131

What city is ZIP code 72131 in?

ZIP code 72131 is primarily assigned to Quitman, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72131 in?

ZIP code 72131 falls within Cleburne County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72131 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 72131 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72131 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 72131 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72131 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 72131 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72131 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 72131 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72131 in?

ZIP code 72131 observes the CST timezone.