72951 ZIP Code — Ratcliff, AR

Logan County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72951 is located in Ratcliff, Arkansas, within Logan County. It covers approximately 15.18 square miles and serves a population of 691 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72951

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,500. Poverty affects 32% 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 72951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

691

population

15.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72951 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ratcliff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72928 Branch (1.9 mi) 72943 Magazine (9.1 mi) 72933 Charleston (9.1 mi) 72930 Cecil (10 mi) 72927 Booneville (11 mi) 72855 Paris (11.3 mi) 72821 Altus (14 mi) 72832 Coal Hill (14.7 mi) 72865 Subiaco (16.3 mi) 72949 Ozark (17.3 mi) 72941 Lavaca (17.7 mi) 72905 Fort Smith (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	691
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	15.18 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	35.2931
Longitude	-93.8842
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.0%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

691

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$23,137

Per capita income

$92,900

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

370

Housing units

14.3%

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	172	24.9%
18 and over	519	75.1%
65 and over	227	32.9%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

Asian 6.5%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	623	88.4%
Asian	46	6.5%
Two or more races	21	3%
Hispanic or Latino	14	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.0%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 16.8%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.8%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 29.7%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,900
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	80.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	25.6%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.1%
Electricity	51.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	54	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	123	37.5%
Households with children under 18	104	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	165	50.3%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	18.9%
Married	60.4%	57.4%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.3%	8.1%
Divorced	21.3%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.6%
Kindergarten	8	4.4%
Elementary school	103	56.3%
High school	10	5.5%
College / grad school	59	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.3%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 16.8%

Professional & management 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Public administration 7.8%

Construction 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Other services 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	24.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 52.4%

18 and over 25.2%

Married-couple families 15.7%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	13.1%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	11.0%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.7%
Public insurance	68.3%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	647	93.6%
Spanish	8	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	682	98.7%
Born in same state	682	98.7%
Born in different state	462	66.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.3%
Not a US citizen	1	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	124	17.9%
French	64	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	53	7.7%
English	31	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	74.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72951

What city is ZIP code 72951 in?

ZIP code 72951 is primarily assigned to Ratcliff, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72951 in?

ZIP code 72951 falls within Logan County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72951 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 72951 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72951?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72951 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72951 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 72951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72951?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 72951 in?

ZIP code 72951 observes the CST timezone.