72863 ZIP Code — Scranton, AR

Logan County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72863 is located in Scranton, Arkansas, within Logan County. It covers approximately 51.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72863

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 $127,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,464. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 72863 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,668

population

51.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scranton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72865 Subiaco (4.5 mi) 72851 New Blaine (5.1 mi) 72840 Hartman (8.8 mi) 72845 Knoxville (8.9 mi) 72832 Coal Hill (8.9 mi) 72855 Paris (10.1 mi) 72835 Delaware (12.4 mi) 72846 Lamar (13.9 mi) 72821 Altus (14 mi) 72830 Clarksville (15 mi) 72847 London (15.8 mi) 72839 Hagarville (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,668
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	51.59 sq mi
Water area	9.03 sq mi
Latitude	35.3570
Longitude	-93.5350
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	50.5%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,668

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$65,464

Median household income

$30,326

Per capita income

$127,300

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

0.1%

Unemployment

676

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

109

45–54

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	349	20.9%
18 and over	1,319	79.1%
65 and over	460	27.6%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Asian 3.4%

Black or African American 3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,518	90.1%
Asian	58	3.4%
Black or African American	51	3%
Two or more races	41	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	17	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.5%	58.7%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.6%	30.3%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	9.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.1%	1.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$65,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$1M+ 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,300
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	14.7%
Single-family detached	88.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	18.1%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.8%
Electricity	62.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	63	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	153	24.2%
Households with children under 18	181	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	45.2%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	21.7%
Married	64.3%	58.3%
Separated	2.9%	0.3%
Widowed	1.2%	12.9%
Divorced	5.1%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	4.2%
Kindergarten	25	7.0%
Elementary school	181	51.0%
High school	91	25.6%
College / grad school	43	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Transportation & utilities 16.3%

Retail trade 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 11.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,619	97.1%
Spanish	50	3.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.4%
Other languages	44	2.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,618	97.0%
Born in same state	1,615	96.8%
Born in different state	1,177	70.6%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	50	3.0%
Not a US citizen	45	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	102	6.1%
Arab	86	5.2%
French	74	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	0.8%
Polish	11	0.7%
German	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72863

What city is ZIP code 72863 in?

ZIP code 72863 is primarily assigned to Scranton, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72863 in?

ZIP code 72863 falls within Logan County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72863 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 72863 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72863 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 72863 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72863 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 72863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72863?

The median home value in ZIP code 72863 is $127,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72863 in?

ZIP code 72863 observes the CST timezone.