72577 ZIP Code — Sidney, AR

Sharp County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72577 is located in Sidney, Arkansas, within Sharp County. It covers approximately 48.77 square miles and serves a population of 884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72577

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $52,123. 36% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72577 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

884

population

48.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72577 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72577

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72577. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sidney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72561 Mount Pleasant (7.5 mi) 72532 Evening Shade (8.7 mi) 72573 Sage (9.1 mi) 72521 Cave City (10.1 mi) 72536 Franklin (11.7 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (11.9 mi) 72501 Batesville (13.9 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (14.2 mi) 72513 Ash Flat (14.3 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (14.5 mi) 72556 Melbourne (14.5 mi) 72540 Guion (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	884
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	48.77 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.9935
Longitude	-91.6679
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	56.7%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

884

Population

People per sq mi

42.9

Median age

$52,123

Median household income

$29,678

Per capita income

$117,600

Median home value

$519

Median monthly rent

55.7%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

122

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	158	17.9%
18 and over	726	82.1%
65 and over	167	18.9%
Median age	42.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	870	97.2%
Two or more races	14	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	62.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	29.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	6.9%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 34.9%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	34.9%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$52,123

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,600
Median rent / month	$519
Owner occupied	55.7%
Renter occupied	44.3%
Vacant	29.4%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.4%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	28.3%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	31.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.6%
Wood	26.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	154	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	75	22.9%
Male householder, no spouse	50	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	48	14.7%
Households with children under 18	87	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	32.1%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	16.8%
Married	61.5%	61.4%
Separated	7.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.7%
Divorced	3.6%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 20.3%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	11.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	48.3%
High school	31	14.8%
College / grad school	54	25.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.7%

Transportation & utilities 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Public administration 5.5%

Retail trade 4.8%

Construction 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 1.6%

Professional & management 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	32.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.6%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	21.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.1%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	20.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 92.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	22.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	52.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	17.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	870	98.4%
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)	884	100.0%
Born in same state	883	99.9%
Born in different state	466	52.7%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	78	8.8%
Italian	73	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	64	7.2%
English	28	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72577

What city is ZIP code 72577 in?

ZIP code 72577 is primarily assigned to Sidney, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72577 in?

ZIP code 72577 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72577 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 72577 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 72577 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 72577 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72577?

The median home value in ZIP code 72577 is $117,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 72577?

ZIP code 72577 has an estimated population of 884 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72577 in?

ZIP code 72577 observes the CST timezone.