72140 ZIP Code — Saint Charles, AR

Arkansas County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72140 is located in Saint Charles, Arkansas, within Arkansas County. It covers approximately 14.26 square miles and serves a population of 309 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72140

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,071. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72140 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

309

population

14.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Charles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72048 Ethel (7.2 mi) 72333 Elaine (11.1 mi) 72042 De Witt (12.5 mi) 72038 Crocketts Bluff (13 mi) 72366 Marvell (16 mi) 72026 Casscoe (17.1 mi) 72003 Almyra (17.4 mi) 72069 Holly Grove (18.1 mi) 72029 Clarendon (18.9 mi) 72166 Tichnor (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	309
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	14.26 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	34.3166
Longitude	-91.1040
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	40.8%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

309

Population

People per sq mi

36.9

Median age

$61,071

Median household income

$26,852

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

155

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	120	38.8%
18 and over	189	61.2%
65 and over	47	15.2%
Median age	36.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 1%

Group	Count	%
White	302	97.7%
Two or more races	4	1.3%
Black or African American	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 29.6%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	29.6%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$61,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	43.0%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	18.6%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.2%
Electricity	34.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	31	31.6%
Female householder, no spouse	16	16.3%
Households with children under 18	40	40.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	40.8%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	25.3%
Married	39.4%	49.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	16.8%
Divorced	26.5%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	11.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	50.0%
High school	38	32.2%
College / grad school	8	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 28.0%

Other services 16.1%

Retail trade 14.0%

Construction 10.8%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	34.4%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	1.1%
Self-employed	25.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 15.9%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	41.8%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	16.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.8%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	297	96.1%
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)	309	100.0%
Born in same state	309	100.0%
Born in different state	265	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	90	29.1%
Italian	39	12.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	7.8%
English	5	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72140

What city is ZIP code 72140 in?

ZIP code 72140 is primarily assigned to Saint Charles, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72140 in?

ZIP code 72140 falls within Arkansas County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72140 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 72140 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 72140 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72140 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 72140 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 72140 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72140 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 72140 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72140 in?

ZIP code 72140 observes the CST timezone.