72160 ZIP Code — Stuttgart, AR

Arkansas County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72160 is located in Stuttgart, Arkansas, within Arkansas County. It covers approximately 319.02 square miles and serves a population of 9,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72160

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $58,865. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 38% 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 18 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,055

population

319.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stuttgart	Acceptable
Stuttgart	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72003 Almyra (7.7 mi) 72073 Humphrey (8.9 mi) 72042 De Witt (11 mi) 72004 Altheimer (14.2 mi) 72175 Wabbaseka (15.5 mi) 72038 Crocketts Bluff (16.5 mi) 72026 Casscoe (17.4 mi) 72055 Gillett (17.7 mi) 72072 Humnoke (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,055
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	319.02 sq mi
Water area	14.90 sq mi
Latitude	34.3291
Longitude	-91.5098
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	50.4%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

9,055

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$58,865

Median household income

$27,495

Per capita income

$156,300

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

56.9%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

3,114

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

323

Under 5

361

341

5–9

381

275

10–14

307

202

15–19

225

207

20–24

232

530

25–34

591

540

35–44

603

532

45–54

593

248

55–59

276

60–64

309

470

65–74

525

254

75–84

283

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,207	24.4%
18 and over	6,848	75.6%
65 and over	1,703	18.8%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.9%

Black or African American 37.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,242	56.9%
Black or African American	3,440	37.3%
Two or more races	243	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	161	1.7%
Other race	86	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	0.4%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	48.9%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	31.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	16.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.5%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$58,865

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 22.8%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,300
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	56.9%
Renter occupied	43.1%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	16.5%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	5.5%
2 bedrooms	31.0%
3 bedrooms	44.2%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.7%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	12.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	36.9%
Electricity	60.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,673	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	265	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	425	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,124	32.2%
Households with children under 18	930	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,147	32.9%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	25.5%
Married	52.3%	47.2%
Separated	1.5%	0.8%
Widowed	3.3%	10.1%
Divorced	9.7%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	4.4%
Kindergarten	234	11.0%
Elementary school	953	44.7%
High school	418	19.6%
College / grad school	434	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.1%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Retail trade 11.4%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Other services 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.3

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 46.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	353	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	48.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.2%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,371	92.4%
Spanish	116	1.4%
Other Indo-European	85	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,895	98.2%
Born in same state	8,858	97.8%
Born in different state	7,692	84.9%
Foreign born	37	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	160	1.8%
Not a US citizen	96	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	703	7.8%
Italian	582	6.4%
Arab	294	3.2%
English	25	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.1%
German	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72160

What city is ZIP code 72160 in?

ZIP code 72160 is primarily assigned to Stuttgart, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72160 in?

ZIP code 72160 falls within Arkansas County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72160?

19% of residents in ZIP code 72160 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72160 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 72160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72160?

The median home value in ZIP code 72160 is $156,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 72160?

ZIP code 72160 has an estimated population of 9,055 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72160 in?

ZIP code 72160 observes the CST timezone.