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White County
Romance, AR
72136
72136 ZIP Code — Romance, AR
White County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72136 is located in
Romance ,
Arkansas ,
within White County .
It covers approximately 49.75 square miles and serves a population of
2,529 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 501 .
About ZIP code 72136
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 $155,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $72,817. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% 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 a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 72136 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,529
Population density
51 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
145
Geography
Land area
49.75 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
35.2429
Longitude
-92.0287
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
501
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.2%
55.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
37.2%
27.7%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
18.5%
13.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$72,817
Median household income
$155,500
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 707 28.0% 18 and over 1,822 72.0% 65 and over 518 20.5% Median age 35.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,354 88.9% Two or more races 175 6.6% Hispanic or Latino 118 4.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.2%
55.7%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
37.2%
27.7%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
18.5%
13.9%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.0% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 7.6% $25k–$35k 9.0% $35k–$50k 1.3% $50k–$75k 32.9% $75k–$100k 23.9% $100k–$150k 10.8% $150k–$200k 6.0% $200k+ 1.8% Median income $72,817
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $155,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 82.7% Renter occupied 17.3% Vacant 2.4% Single-family detached 48.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 52.0% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.3% 2010–2019 9.5% 2000–2009 35.5% 1990–1999 28.6% 1980–1989 18.9% 1970–1979 3.6% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 1.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 46.5% 4 bedrooms 13.0% 5+ bedrooms 8.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 20.3% 2 vehicles 36.6% 3 or more 40.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 90.2% Propane / LP gas 9.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 572 73.4% Cohabiting couple 76 9.8% Male householder, no spouse 43 5.5% Female householder, no spouse 88 11.3% Households with children under 18 317 40.7% Households with seniors (65+) 303 38.9% Average household size 3.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.7% 11.5% Married 65.2% 60.0% Separated 0.0% 1.2% Widowed 4.1% 15.0% Divorced 8.0% 12.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 7.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 91 15.3% Kindergarten 38 6.4% Elementary school 318 53.6% High school 114 19.2% College / grad school 32 5.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Professional & management
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.5% Service 23.6% Sales & office 15.2% Natural resources & construction 20.7% Production & transportation 7.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.5% Government 7.0% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.9% Carpool 13.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.3% Retirement income 24.1% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 12.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.3% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 11.3% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 27.1% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 15.9% No physical activity 30.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 26.9% Fair or poor health 19.1% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 13.4% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.0% Visited dentist 55.5% Cholesterol screening 87.8% Teeth loss 19.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 236 13.0%
Disability % Any disability 17.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.3% 65 and over 37.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.2% Public insurance 50.8% No insurance 14.7% Uninsured under 19 2.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,254 89.1% 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) 2,529 100.0% Born in same state 2,511 99.3% Born in different state 1,761 69.6% Foreign born 18 0.7% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 377 14.9% Italian 309 12.2%
Ancestry Count % French 178 7% English 120 4.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.8% Internet access 94.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72136
What city is ZIP code 72136 in?
ZIP code 72136 is primarily assigned to Romance, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72136 in?
ZIP code 72136 falls within White County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72136?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 72136 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 72136 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72136 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 72136 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72136?
The median home value in ZIP code 72136 is $155,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 72136 in?
ZIP code 72136 observes the CST timezone.
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