72952 ZIP Code — Rudy, AR
Crawford County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72952 is located in Rudy, Arkansas, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 48.75 square miles and serves a population of 2,275 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.
About ZIP code 72952
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,300.
Median household income is $64,327.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
2,275
population
48.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72952 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72952
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rudy | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72932 Cedarville (5.1 mi)
72956 Van Buren (6.7 mi)
72955 Uniontown (8 mi)
72934 Chester (8.4 mi)
72921 Alma (9.4 mi)
72904 Fort Smith (11.7 mi)
72948 Natural Dam (11.7 mi)
72946 Mountainburg (13.9 mi)
74954 Roland (14.7 mi)
72941 Lavaca (14.9 mi)
72947 Mulberry (15 mi)
72903 Fort Smith (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,275 |
| Population density | 47 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.5675 |
| Longitude | -94.3017 |
| 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 | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 30.9% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
2,275
Population
47
People per sq mi
45.5
Median age
$64,327
Median household income
$32,619
Per capita income
$134,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
99.3%
Home ownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
1,024
Housing units
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
21
Under 5
24
64
5–9
73
33
10–14
38
64
15–19
73
39
20–24
44
171
25–34
197
128
35–44
146
145
45–54
167
92
55–59
106
130
60–64
149
101
65–74
117
60
75–84
68
12
85+
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 376 | 16.5% |
| 18 and over | 1,899 | 83.5% |
| 65 and over | 371 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.3%
Two or more races
15.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,901 | 81.3% |
| Two or more races | 352 | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.1% | 30.9% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
6.4%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
24.3%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 24.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $64,327 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.8%
$50k–$100k
25.6%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
22.1%
$300k–$500k
6.8%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,300 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 99.3% |
| Renter occupied | 0.7% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 83.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 33.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.5% |
| Electricity | 59.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 12.4% |
| Wood | 18.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 463 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 0.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 160 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 339 | 35.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 298 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 273 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.4% | 14.3% |
| Married | 55.2% | 55.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 18.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.9%
HS graduate
38.7%
Some college, no degree
12.3%
Associate's degree
5.1%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 86 | 23.3% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 121 | 32.8% |
| High school | 123 | 33.3% |
| College / grad school | 30 | 8.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
21.4%
Retail trade
16.6%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Education & healthcare
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Public administration
4.6%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
2.1%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.1% |
| Service | 5.9% |
| Sales & office | 41.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.3% |
| Production & transportation | 14.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.6% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.3% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.4%
Under 18 years
17.0%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
58.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 36.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 40.4% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.9% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.5% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 30.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 53.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 195 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 25.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 26.2% |
| 65 and over | 42.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.7% |
| Public insurance | 45.6% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,230 | 98.0% |
| 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) | 2,103 | 92.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,103 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,577 | 69.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 172 | 7.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 172 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 485 | 21.3% |
| Arab | 391 | 17.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 265 | 11.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 94.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72952
What city is ZIP code 72952 in?
ZIP code 72952 is primarily assigned to Rudy, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72952 in?
ZIP code 72952 falls within Crawford County, Arkansas.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72952?
15% of residents in ZIP code 72952 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72952?
The median home value in ZIP code 72952 is $134,300.
Does ZIP code 72952 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 72952 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 72952?
ZIP code 72952 has an estimated population of 2,275 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 72952 in?
ZIP code 72952 observes the CST timezone.