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Van Buren County
Scotland, AR
72141
72141 ZIP Code — Scotland, AR
Van Buren County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72141 is located in
Scotland ,
Arkansas ,
within Van Buren County .
It covers approximately 88.43 square miles and serves a population of
517 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 501 .
About ZIP code 72141
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,125. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 72141 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
517
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
141
Geography
Land area
88.43 sq mi
Water area
0.36 sq mi
Latitude
35.5542
Longitude
-92.6892
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
501
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.4%
56.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
23.8%
30.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
1.8%
10.7%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$38,125
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 148 28.6% 18 and over 369 71.4% 65 and over 122 23.6% Median age 38.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.4%
56.3%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
23.8%
30.8%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
1.8%
10.7%
15.7%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.5% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 18.6% $35k–$50k 37.2% $50k–$75k 8.7% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 4.1% $150k–$200k 1.7% Median income $38,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $99,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 81.4% Renter occupied 18.6% Vacant 46.1% Single-family detached 84.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.4% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.69
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 28.5% 1990–1999 26.6% 1980–1989 27.0% 1970–1979 6.0% 1960–1969 5.0% 1950–1959 4.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 4.1% 1 bedroom 14.4% 2 bedrooms 35.7% 3 bedrooms 38.6% 4 bedrooms 5.3% 5+ bedrooms 1.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 19.2% 2 vehicles 64.0% 3 or more 16.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 38.4% Propane / LP gas 19.8% Wood 23.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 49.4% Cohabiting couple 32 18.6% Male householder, no spouse 32 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 23 13.4% Households with children under 18 65 37.8% Households with seniors (65+) 81 47.1% Average household size 3.01
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 43.0% 6.7% Married 43.0% 65.8% Separated 5.2% 0.0% Widowed 3.9% 0.0% Divorced 4.8% 27.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.8% Bachelor's or higher 4.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 2.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 80 70.2% High school 21 18.4% College / grad school 10 8.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
30.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.9% Service 18.3% Sales & office 9.9% Natural resources & construction 6.1% Production & transportation 55.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.1% Government 16.8% Self-employed 6.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.0% Carpool 22.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.2% Retirement income 5.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.6% High blood pressure 44.0% High cholesterol 42.7% Diabetes 15.4% Heart disease 10.5% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 13.1% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.0% Binge drinking 14.3% No physical activity 35.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.3% Depression 27.1% Fair or poor health 26.8% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 17.4% No health insurance 16.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 46.9% Cholesterol screening 86.1% Teeth loss 25.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 8.9%
Disability % Any disability 24.4% Under 18 25.7% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 57.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 39.5% Public insurance 55.1% No insurance 11.8% Uninsured under 19 4.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 473 91.5% 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) 517 100.0% Born in same state 517 100.0% Born in different state 349 67.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 107 20.7% Italian 84 16.2%
Ancestry Count % French 78 15.1% English 65 12.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.3% Internet access 88.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72141
What city is ZIP code 72141 in?
ZIP code 72141 is primarily assigned to Scotland, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72141 in?
ZIP code 72141 falls within Van Buren County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72141?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 72141 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 72141 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 72141 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 72141 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72141?
The median home value in ZIP code 72141 is $99,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72141 in?
ZIP code 72141 observes the CST timezone.
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