72573 ZIP Code — Sage, AR

Izard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72573 is located in Sage, Arkansas, within Izard County. It covers approximately 16.33 square miles and serves a population of 394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72573

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 72573 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

394

population

16.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sage	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72556 Melbourne (5.8 mi) 72561 Mount Pleasant (6.1 mi) 72536 Franklin (6.2 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (7.6 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (8.3 mi) 72540 Guion (8.3 mi) 72577 Sidney (9.1 mi) 72517 Brockwell (10.3 mi) 72565 Oxford (13.3 mi) 72587 Wiseman (13.4 mi) 72567 Pleasant Grove (14.3 mi) 72532 Evening Shade (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	394
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	16.33 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.0334
Longitude	-91.8223
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	50.0%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

394

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

Median household income

$50,568

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

119

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	55	14.0%
18 and over	339	86.0%
65 and over	97	24.6%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	394	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	23.4%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.0%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 27.8%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k+ 35.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	27.8%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
$200k+	35.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 15.7%

$300k–$500k 8.3%

$500k–$1M 36.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	33.6%
2000–2009	22.7%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	17.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	30.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	53.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	91.7%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	27	25.0%
Households with children under 18	33	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	47.2%
Average household size	3.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	21.1%
Married	60.2%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.5%
Divorced	39.8%	4.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 18.7%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	38	55.9%
High school	30	44.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 62.2%

Retail trade 14.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Education & healthcare 8.3%

Information 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	30.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	95.9%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.7%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.4%
65 and over	17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	389	98.7%
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)	394	100.0%
Born in same state	394	100.0%
Born in different state	283	71.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	58	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.4%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72573

What city is ZIP code 72573 in?

ZIP code 72573 is primarily assigned to Sage, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72573 in?

ZIP code 72573 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72573 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 72573 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72573?

16% of residents in ZIP code 72573 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 72573?

ZIP code 72573 has an estimated population of 394 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72573 in?

ZIP code 72573 observes the CST timezone.