72466 ZIP Code — Smithville, AR

Lawrence County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72466 is located in Smithville, Arkansas, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 120.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,135 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72466

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 $120,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,406) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72466 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,135

population

120.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72466 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smithville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72458 Powhatan (6.9 mi) 72469 Strawberry (7.2 mi) 72415 Black Rock (7.2 mi) 72569 Poughkeepsie (8.3 mi) 72440 Lynn (8.8 mi) 72459 Ravenden (9.4 mi) 72572 Saffell (10.8 mi) 72434 Imboden (12.9 mi) 72482 Williford (14.3 mi) 72521 Cave City (14.8 mi) 72532 Evening Shade (15.8 mi) 72542 Hardy (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,135
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	120.69 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	36.0663
Longitude	-91.2865
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	68.5%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,135

Population

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$66,406

Median household income

$60,941

Per capita income

$120,300

Median home value

$480

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

522

Housing units

22.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	316	27.8%
18 and over	819	72.2%
65 and over	209	18.4%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,081	92.2%
Two or more races	44	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	37	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.5%	58.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	30.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	9.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	1.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 15.6%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 5.4%

$50k–$75k 9.7%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 17.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	15.6%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	5.4%
$50k–$75k	9.7%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	17.0%
Median income	$66,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 23.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent / month	$480
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	28.7%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	47.8%
3 or more	25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	42.6%
Propane / LP gas	42.1%
Wood	14.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	280	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	68	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	70	16.5%
Households with children under 18	144	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	35.7%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	11.2%
Married	62.1%	75.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	7.6%	4.2%
Divorced	8.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	31	11.5%
Elementary school	141	52.2%
High school	39	14.4%
College / grad school	59	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Finance & real estate 16.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Construction 12.2%

Other services 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Retail trade 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Public administration 3.8%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.9%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	28.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.3%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	18.7%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,027	90.5%
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)	1,129	99.5%
Born in same state	1,104	97.3%
Born in different state	643	56.7%
Foreign born	25	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	289	25.5%
Italian	146	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72466

What city is ZIP code 72466 in?

ZIP code 72466 is primarily assigned to Smithville, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72466 in?

ZIP code 72466 falls within Lawrence County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72466 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 72466 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72466?

19% of residents in ZIP code 72466 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72466 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 72466 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72466?

The median home value in ZIP code 72466 is $120,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72466 in?

ZIP code 72466 observes the CST timezone.