72137 ZIP Code — Rose Bud, AR

White County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72137 is located in Rose Bud, Arkansas, within White County. It covers approximately 67.49 square miles and serves a population of 2,429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72137

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,984. Poverty affects 22% 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 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.

Overall, ZIP code 72137 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,429

population

67.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rose Bud	Acceptable
Rose Bud	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72136 Romance (7 mi) 72543 Heber Springs (7.8 mi) 72545 Heber Springs (10.4 mi) 72111 Mount Vernon (10.4 mi) 72131 Quitman (10.8 mi) 72179 Wilburn (13.3 mi) 72047 Enola (14.2 mi) 72121 Pangburn (14.3 mi) 72581 Tumbling Shoals (14.6 mi) 72045 El Paso (15.3 mi) 72061 Guy (15.8 mi) 72012 Beebe (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,429
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	145

Geography
Land area	67.49 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.3427
Longitude	-92.0086
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.7%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,429

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$48,984

Median household income

$22,088

Per capita income

$130,400

Median home value

$891

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

768

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

109

122

5–9

133

10–14

102

15–19

111

20–24

114

25–34

125

148

35–44

161

45–54

113

55–59

122

60–64

105

135

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	774	31.9%
18 and over	1,655	68.1%
65 and over	403	16.6%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 3.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,341	93.8%
Two or more races	83	3.3%
Hispanic or Latino	66	2.6%
Other race	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	55.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	27.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	13.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.7%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 0.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	0.1%
Median income	$48,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,400
Median rent / month	$891
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	56.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	28.7%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	27.7%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	25.3%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	52.8%
Propane / LP gas	27.7%
Wood	11.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	479	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	52	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	157	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	165	19.3%
Households with children under 18	346	40.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	28.6%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	12.5%
Married	54.7%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	0.4%	11.3%
Divorced	18.0%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	10.8%
Kindergarten	86	11.5%
Elementary school	303	40.3%
High school	217	28.9%
College / grad school	64	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 17.2%

Construction 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 14.0%

Retail trade 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Education & healthcare 9.0%

Other services 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Professional & management 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	27.6%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 30.5%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 34.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	38.7%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	24.0%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.5%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,220	91.4%
Spanish	81	3.6%
Other Indo-European	81	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,348	96.7%
Born in same state	2,348	96.7%
Born in different state	1,707	70.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	81	3.3%
Not a US citizen	18	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	385	15.9%
French	236	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	217	8.9%
English	59	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	79.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72137

What city is ZIP code 72137 in?

ZIP code 72137 is primarily assigned to Rose Bud, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72137 in?

ZIP code 72137 falls within White County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72137 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 72137 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72137?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72137 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72137 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 72137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72137?

The median home value in ZIP code 72137 is $130,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 72137 in?

ZIP code 72137 observes the CST timezone.