72572 ZIP Code — Saffell, AR

Lawrence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72572 is located in Saffell, Arkansas, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 13.20 square miles and serves a population of 359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72572

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $158,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $56,184. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 72572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

359

population

13.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saffell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72469 Strawberry (5.2 mi) 72440 Lynn (5.6 mi) 72524 Cord (5.7 mi) 72471 Swifton (10.4 mi) 72466 Smithville (10.8 mi) 72458 Powhatan (12 mi) 72521 Cave City (12 mi) 72579 Sulphur Rock (12 mi) 72473 Tuckerman (13.2 mi) 72562 Newark (13.5 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (14.4 mi) 72415 Black Rock (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	359
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	13.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.9107
Longitude	-91.2895
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	18.6%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	77.1%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

359

Population

People per sq mi

28.5

Median age

$56,184

Median household income

$23,988

Per capita income

$158,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

60.0%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

36.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	57	15.9%
18 and over	302	84.1%
65 and over	50	13.9%
Median age	28.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	359	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.6%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	77.1%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 26.4%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	26.4%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	25.0%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
Median income	$56,184

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 34.5%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	60.0%
Renter occupied	40.0%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	74.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	26.2%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	6.9%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	22.1%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	10.3%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	26.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	5.0%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	55.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	66.4%
Propane / LP gas	28.6%
Wood	5.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	30.0%
Female householder, no spouse	7	5.0%
Households with children under 18	53	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	24.3%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.6%	33.5%
Married	51.8%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	4.5%
Divorced	31.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 38.2%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	28.9%
High school	32	71.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 53.5%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Other services 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Retail trade 7.0%

Construction 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.5%
Service	1.8%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 23.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	48.8%
High cholesterol	46.6%
Diabetes	15.6%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.0%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	24.5%
Uninsured under 19	35.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	339	94.4%
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)	359	100.0%
Born in same state	359	100.0%
Born in different state	226	63.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	63	17.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	17.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72572

What city is ZIP code 72572 in?

ZIP code 72572 is primarily assigned to Saffell, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72572 in?

ZIP code 72572 falls within Lawrence County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72572?

10% 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 72572?

20% of residents in ZIP code 72572 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72572 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 72572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72572?

Health data for ZIP code 72572 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 72572 in?

ZIP code 72572 observes the CST timezone.