72578 ZIP Code — Sturkie, AR

Fulton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72578 is located in Sturkie, Arkansas, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 14.61 square miles and serves a population of 151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

151

population

14.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sturkie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72583 Viola (5.4 mi) 72538 Gepp (6.5 mi) 72576 Salem (9.5 mi) 65609 Bakersfield (9.6 mi) 65626 Caulfield (10.8 mi) 72544 Henderson (12.2 mi) 72531 Elizabeth (13.3 mi) 72537 Gamaliel (13.6 mi) 72520 Camp (15.5 mi) 65790 Pottersville (15.9 mi) 72539 Glencoe (16.4 mi) 72528 Dolph (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	151
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	14.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.4656
Longitude	-91.9905
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	16.7%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	70.5%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

151

Population

People per sq mi

57.7

Median age

$96,250

Median household income

$51,365

Per capita income

$336,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8	5.3%
18 and over	143	94.7%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	57.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	151	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.7%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	70.5%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	4.0%

$35k–$50k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 57.3%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	57.3%
$150k–$200k	21.3%
Median income	$96,250

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 78.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$336,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.3%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	78.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	78.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	21.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	57.3%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	57.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	78.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	21.3%
Households with children under 18	16	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.5%	0.0%
Married	89.5%	78.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.3%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 41.3%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 47.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	58.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	8	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 53.5%

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Professional & management 12.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	46.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	151	100.0%
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)	151	100.0%
Born in same state	151	100.0%
Born in different state	76	50.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	10.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72578

What city is ZIP code 72578 in?

ZIP code 72578 is primarily assigned to Sturkie, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72578 in?

ZIP code 72578 falls within Fulton County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72578?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 72578?

Health data for ZIP code 72578 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72578?

The median home value in ZIP code 72578 is $336,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 72578?

ZIP code 72578 has an estimated population of 151 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72578 in?

ZIP code 72578 observes the CST timezone.