72459 ZIP Code — Ravenden, AR

Lawrence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72459 is located in Ravenden, Arkansas, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 113.37 square miles and serves a population of 1,522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72459

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,292. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 72459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,522

population

113.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ravenden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72482 Williford (6.5 mi) 72434 Imboden (6.8 mi) 72415 Black Rock (7.3 mi) 72542 Hardy (9 mi) 72466 Smithville (9.4 mi) 72460 Ravenden Springs (10.9 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (11.7 mi) 72458 Powhatan (12.3 mi) 72455 Pocahontas (14.6 mi) 72469 Strawberry (16.2 mi) 72440 Lynn (17.5 mi) 72529 Cherokee Village (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,522
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	113.37 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	36.2020
Longitude	-91.2830
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	71.8%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,522

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$32,292

Median household income

$17,948

Per capita income

$58,100

Median home value

$492

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

24.0%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

873

Housing units

5.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

116

35–44

45–54

55–59

108

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	339	22.3%
18 and over	1,183	77.7%
65 and over	234	15.4%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,496	97%
Two or more races	25	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20	1.3%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.8%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 24.5%

$35k–$50k 22.3%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	24.5%
$35k–$50k	22.3%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
Median income	$32,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.0%

$50k–$100k 34.0%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,100
Median rent / month	$492
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	35.8%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	26.2%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	10.8%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	3.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	40.7%
Wood	28.5%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	331	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	91	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	131	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	93	14.4%
Households with children under 18	170	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	27.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	11.1%
Married	46.7%	61.5%
Separated	2.4%	1.1%
Widowed	13.0%	10.7%
Divorced	12.9%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.5%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.1%
Kindergarten	9	3.4%
Elementary school	153	58.0%
High school	87	33.0%
College / grad school	12	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 21.2%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 20.7%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.8%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	34.7%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	7.8%
Self-employed	14.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 24.0%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 16.9%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	51.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.6%
Public insurance	61.1%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,422	93.4%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,515	99.5%
Born in same state	1,515	99.5%
Born in different state	1,048	68.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	359	23.6%
Arab	171	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72459

What city is ZIP code 72459 in?

ZIP code 72459 is primarily assigned to Ravenden, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72459 in?

ZIP code 72459 falls within Lawrence County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72459?

6% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 72459?

24% of residents in ZIP code 72459 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72459 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72459?

The median home value in ZIP code 72459 is $58,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 72459 in?

ZIP code 72459 observes the CST timezone.