72157 ZIP Code — Springfield, AR

Conway County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72157 is located in Springfield, Arkansas, within Conway County. It covers approximately 53.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72157

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,375. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72157 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,240

population

53.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72157 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72157

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72157. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72156 Solgohachia (6.8 mi) 72027 Center Ridge (7.8 mi) 72127 Plumerville (8.1 mi) 72039 Damascus (8.7 mi) 72181 Wooster (9.5 mi) 72058 Greenbrier (11.7 mi) 72030 Cleveland (12.1 mi) 72063 Hattieville (12.2 mi) 72013 Bee Branch (14.3 mi) 72035 Conway (14.5 mi) 72110 Morrilton (14.9 mi) 72034 Conway (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,240
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	53.18 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.2679
Longitude	-92.5636
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	501

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	53.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	48.5%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	13.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,240

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$61,375

Median household income

$24,568

Per capita income

$159,000

Median home value

$751

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

549

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	250	20.2%
18 and over	990	79.8%
65 and over	143	11.5%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.3%

Two or more races 6.8%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,093	84.3%
Two or more races	88	6.8%
Black or African American	59	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	57	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	53.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	48.5%	29.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	13.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 30.8%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	30.8%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	2.9%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
Median income	$61,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.5%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 28.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,000
Median rent / month	$751
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	63.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.9%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	25.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	247	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	54	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	153	31.8%
Households with children under 18	135	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	26.4%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	10.4%
Married	57.6%	52.6%
Separated	1.4%	4.5%
Widowed	2.6%	14.9%
Divorced	14.7%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	29	12.8%
Elementary school	81	35.8%
High school	50	22.1%
College / grad school	66	29.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Retail trade 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Professional & management 9.9%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	25.4%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	22.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 37.2%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	32.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,152	92.9%
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)	1,230	99.2%
Born in same state	1,230	99.2%
Born in different state	1,037	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.8%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	96	7.7%
Arab	91	7.3%
French	82	6.6%
Irish	8	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.6%
Dutch	7	0.6%
English	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72157

What city is ZIP code 72157 in?

ZIP code 72157 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72157 in?

ZIP code 72157 falls within Conway County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72157?

19% of residents in ZIP code 72157 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 72157 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 72157 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72157 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 72157 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72157 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 72157 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 72157 in?

ZIP code 72157 observes the CST timezone.